Possessing Domestic Sheep or Goats within Wilderness areas

Order Number: # 03-10-00-26-01

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service
Santa Fe National Forest
Possessing Domestic Sheep or Goats within Wilderness areas

PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited
within areas described in this Order (the “Described Areas”) and as depicted on the
attached map, herby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A. The Described areas are
within the Santa Fe National Forest within San Miguel and Sandoval Counties.

1. Possessing, storing, or transporting any bird, fish, or other animal or parts
   thereof, as specified in the order. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(s).

EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with a written Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them
   from the effect of this Order.
2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or
   firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.

DESCRIBED AREAS
The Described Areas are within Congressionally designated boundaries of the Pecos
Wilderness Area, and Dome Wilderness, as depicted in Exhibit A of this Order.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to protect bighorn sheep from diseases transmitted by
domestic sheep and goats.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. This Order shall be in effect from February 18, 2026 at 0800 a.m., and shall remain
   in effect until February 18, 2031, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
2. A map identifying the Described Area is attached and made part of this Order as
   Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to
   https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/alerts.
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are
   defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II,
   Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the
   Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined
   by their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by
   a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by
   imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C.
   §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Santa Fe National
   Forest Supervisor’s Office at (505) 438-5300, and at the following Santa Fe
   National Forest Ranger Districts: Coyote (575) 638-5526, Cuba (575) 289-3264,
   Jemez (575) 829-3535, Pecos/ Las Vegas (505) 757-6121, and Espanola (505)
   753-7331.
6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in
   the same Described Area

Signed and issued on 02/18/2026.

Shaun Sanchez
Forest Supervisor
Santa Fe National Forest