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  • Campground and Equestrian Area Closure for Field Tract and Jacks Creek

    Order Number: 03-10-05-26-12U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestPecos-Las Vegas Ranger DistrictCampground and Equestrian Area ClosurePROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following is prohibited on the National…
    Alert Start Date: October 1, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-10-05-26-12

  • Las Vegas Ranger Station Temporarily Closed

    Due to facilities issues, the Las Vegas Ranger Station has temporarily shifted operations to the Pecos Office. We can meet with you in person at the Pecos Ranger Station or are available by phone to assist with questions, permits, and other services. Please call 505-757-6121 for assistance.
    Alert Start Date: August 17, 2026

  • Temporary area, road, and trail closures for Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon post-fire impacts

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Santa Fe National ForestPecos/Las Vegas Ranger District TEMPORARY AREA, ROAD, AND TRAIL CLOSURES FOR HERMITS PEAK AND CALF CANYON POST-FIRE IMPACTSPROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following are…
    Alert Start Date: May 4, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-10-05-26-05

  • Possessing Domestic Sheep or Goats within Wilderness areas

    Order Number: # 03-10-00-26-01U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestPossessing Domestic Sheep or Goats within Wilderness areas PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibitedwithin areas described in this…
    Alert Start Date: February 18, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-10-00-26-01

  • Temporary Area Closure for the Tesuque Peak Powerline on the Espanola Ranger District

    The area in the vicinity of Tesuque Peak Powerline is temporarily closed for a powerline rebuild and restoration project. 
    Alert Start Date: August 16, 2024
    Forest Order: #03-10-06-24-12

  • Headquarters Well Area Closure on Española Ranger District

    Order Number:  03-10-06-25-17U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestEspanola Ranger DistrictCamping Area Closure at Headquarters WellPROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibitedon the National Forest…
    Alert Start Date: June 21, 2024
    Forest Order: #03-10-06-25-17

  • Jemez Cave Closure

    The purpose of this Order is to provide natural and cultural resource protection for the Jemez Cave and for public safety and welfare until current damage to natural and cultural resources can be assessed and a long-term management strategy developed. 
    Alert Start Date: May 1, 2023
    Forest Order: #03-10-03-25-04

  • Occupancy and Use Restrictions Order for the Santa Fe National Forest

    The Santa Fe National Forest has the need to limit the stay of the visitors to lessen the opportunity of residency; and to comply with State Law prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21; and to protect general visitors sensitive to public nudity from human…
    Alert Start Date: June 10, 2021
    Forest Order: #10-494

  • Special Closure for the Santa Fe Watershed on the Espanola Ranger District

    Special Closure Order for the Santa Fe watershed
    Alert Start Date: August 23, 1996
    Forest Order: #10-198

  • Santa Fe Watershed Closure Order on the Espanola Ranger District

    WHEREAS, bathing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and other forms of human occupancy of the Santa Fe River Watershed in the Santa Fe National Forest, causes pollution of the water flowing therein used by the residents of Santa Fe, New Mexico , for drinking and domestic purposes, to a degree…
    Alert Start Date: November 3, 1932
    Forest Order: #-
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