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  • Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands

    The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has implemented Stage II Fire Restrictions per Order 03-03-07-26-03 on National Forest System lands, roads and trails within the exterior boundaries of the Cibola National Forest, Kiowa/Rita-Blanca Ranger District, as depicted on the attached maps…
    Alert Start Date: February 28, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-03-07-26-03

  • Magdalena Ranger District Bear Trap Campground Closure Order #03-03-03-26-01

    The Cibola National Forest has issued a new order (03-03-03-26-01) for the continued closure of Bear Trap Campground on the Magdalena Ranger District. Bear Trap Campground will continue to remain closed. This Order shall be in effect from January 1, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. through December 31, 2026,…
    Alert Start Date: December 31, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-03-26-01

  • Mountainair Ranger District Capilla Road Temporary Winter Closure Order

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and prevent natural resource damage from vehicular traffic during the winter months while the ground/soil is saturated within the closure area.  
    Alert Start Date: December 10, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-04-25-17

  • Termination of Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order for Mountainair and Sandia Ranger District

    The Cibola NF & NGs has lifted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective Monday July 21, 2025, on the Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts.
    Alert Start Date: July 21, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-00-25-12

  • Area Closure for Sandia Crest House Structure within the Sandia Crest Recreation Site 03-03-05-25-09

    The Sandia Crest House within the Sandia Crest Recreation Site to include the structure located at the top of the Sandia Crest at the end of New Mexico State Highway 536 as specifically shown in Exhibit A map will be closed for public health and safety of an abandoned structure until a permit is…
    Alert Start Date: June 18, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-05-25-09

  • Area Closure for Sandia RD Rec Residence and Property at 69 Casa Loma Road #03-03-05-25-10

    Area closure for the Casa Loma recreation residence at 69 Casa Loma road to include the structures and property located at the second driveway after crossing the Forest boundary prior to the dead-end of Casa Loma Road accessed off of New Mexico State Highway 14 as specifically shown in Exhibit A…
    Alert Start Date: June 18, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-05-25-10

  • Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 91 Casa Loma Road 03-03-05-25-11

    The Casa Loma recreation residence at 91 Casa Loma road to include the structures and property located at the last driveway after crossing the Forest boundary at the dead-end of Casa Loma Road accessed off of New Mexico State Highway 14 as specifically shown in Exhibit A map.The purpose of this…
    Alert Start Date: June 18, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-05-25-11

  • Termination of Stage 2 Fire Restriction Order for Mountainair and Sandia Ranger District

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Cibola National ForestTERMINATION OF STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTION ORDERMOUNTAINAIR AND SANDIA RANGER DISTRICTS Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551 and Title 36 CFR 261.50(a), the prohibitions listed in Order Number Order #03-03-00-25-07 Stage 2 Fire…
    Alert Start Date: June 18, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-00-25-07

  • Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order for Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts

    With increased live fuel moisture levels and green up, the Cibola NF & NGs leadership has lowered previously implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions to Stage 1 fire restrictions on the Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts effective June 18, 2025 under Order 03-03-00-25-12.The purpose of this Order…
    Alert Start Date: June 18, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-00-25-12

  • Magdalena Ranger District Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order #03-03-03-25-08

    The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on all National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Magdalena Ranger District as described per order 03-03-03-25-08 and as shown on the attached map.This Order shall be in effect from Thursday May 22, 2025 at…
    Alert Start Date: May 22, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-03-25-08

  • Fort Wingate Missile Launch Closure # 03-03-02-25-01

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during the U.S. Army’s planned missile launch, including pre-launch periods, near the Fort Wingate Army Depot.  
    Alert Start Date: March 11, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-02-25-01

  • Termination of Capilla Peak Temporary Winter Closure Order #03-03-04-25-02

    Termination order of CAPILLA ROAD TEMPORARY WINTER CLOSURE ORDER# 03-03-04-25-02effect at 10:00 a.m. March 13, 2025
    Alert Start Date: January 19, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-04-25-02

  • Occupancy & Use Prohibitions Forest Order #03-03-00-23-03

    This Order imposes a 14-day stay limit; places restrictions on alcoholic beverage consumption and parking; and bans public nudity.  The purpose of this Order is to protect National Forest and Grassland resources and to provide for public health and safety.  This Order shall be in effect from…
    Alert Start Date: May 20, 2023
    Forest Order: #03-03-00-23-03
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