Exercise Caution on Flooded and Washed-Out Roads

Multiple roads on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) were damaged and washed out following recent severe storms. Visitors to the forest are advised to exercise extreme caution over the Labor Day holiday. 

According to the National Weather Service, there is a heightened risk of river and stream flooding during storm events forecast for the Labor Day weekend. Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall in the area over the past several days have saturated the soil and increased the baseflow of rivers and streams throughout the forest. Areas adjacent to burned areas are most vulnerable. Expect further rises and impacts to nearby roads and low-water crossings, specifically in the Mora, Pecos, and Las Vegas, N.M., areas.

Never drive or walk into flood waters—turn around, don’t drown. Stay up to date on weather alerts and warnings. Plan alternative routes and check road conditions before traveling. Look for signs of road damage and flooding and call SFNF offices for updates.

The following roads are damaged. We continue to identify additional roads that may need work: