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Recreation
For our visitors' situational awareness
Cibola National Forest has implemented Stage 3 Fire Restrictions and closures on the Mt. Taylor, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts effective Thursday, May 19th, due to extreme fire danger.
The Cibola National Forest and Grasslands has copious opportunities for recreation across New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Recreation Conditions Report
| Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Kettle NG RD | Open | |
| Gear Grinder Trail 05630 | Closed | Closed due to extreme fire danger |
| Kiowa/Rita Blanca NG RD | Open | |
| Magdalena RD | None | |
| McGaffey Campground | Closed | Closed due to extreme fire danger |
| Mount Taylor RD | Closed | Closed due to extreme fire danger |
| Mountainair RD | Closed | Closed due to extreme fire danger |
| Sandia Ranger District | Closed | Closed due to extreme fire danger |
Alerts & Warnings
- Forest Closure Order for Mt. Taylor, Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger Districts
- 03-0723 Kiowa/Rita-Blanca Stage II Fire Restrictions
- 03-0722 Black Kettle/McClellan Creek Areas Stage II Fire Restrictions
- 03-0719 Lake Marvin & McClellan Creek Areas Stage II Fire Restrictions
- Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun
