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Effective immediately, additional evacuations have been implemented due to the Black Fire.
Evacuations: Evacuation information can be found at NM Fire Information. The sheriffs of Grant, Catron, and Sierra counties are using the Ready, Set, Go program to notify residents of evacuation status.
Prohibitions Include
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within all National Forest System lands as described in this Order (the “Restricted Area”) hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the Gila National Forest, Catron, Grant, Hidalgo and Sierra Counties within the State of New Mexico.
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes.
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, listed in Exhibit B, or while stopped in an area at least three (3) feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
Areas of the Wilderness Ranger District are closed, prohibiting public access, due to active wildfires and extreme fire danger. All roads and trails within the closure are closed, including the section of the Continental Divide Trail listed in the order.
Temporary Area and Trail Closure for Cattle Gathering Operations
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 26 I .50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on the trails and within the area described in this Order (the "Restricted Area") and as depicted in the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the Wilderness and Silver City Ranger Districts, Gila National Forest, Grant County, State of New Mexico:
Going into or being upon the Restricted Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e).
Operating any type of vehicle that does not comply with the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (a)
Operating any type of vehicle in a manner inconsistent with the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (b)
Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization. 36 CFR 261.54 (c)
Operating a vehicle in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (d)
Being on the road while operating any type of vehicle in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (e)
Operating any type of vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the rights or safety of other persons or in a manner or at a speed that would endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property. 36 CFR 261.54 (f)
Forest Order 03-06-04-21-005 Whitewater Trail 207.1 Segment Temporary Health and Safety Closure Order was signed on January 12, 2021 and is effective until January 30, 2022 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. The order can be seen at Forest Order 03-06-04-21-004 and Exhibit A (Map).
Forest Order 03-06-06-21-006 Forest Road 4031C (Mccarty Flat Road) Temporary Health and Safety Closure Order was signed on January 13, 2021 and is effective until December 31, 2022 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. The order can be seen at Forest Order 03-06-06-21-006 and Exhibit A (Map).
Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.SO(a) the following acts are prohibited in the area as described in this Order and as depicted on the attached map hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the "restricted area"), within the Southwestern Region National Forests and National Grasslands in the states of New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma.
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