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Recent News

• SFNF Coyote District Plans Cordova Prescribed Burn

  Release Date: Apr 9, 2021  

• Virtual Fuelwood Permit Sales Resume May 3 on Santa Fe National Forest

  Release Date: Apr 9, 2021  

• SFNF Pecos/Las Vegas District Implements Rowe Mesa Prescribed Burn Today

  Release Date: Apr 8, 2021  

• Interagency Partners Introduce New Tool for Fire Restrictions Information

  Release Date: Apr 6, 2021  

• Advisory: SFNF Española District Implements Pacheco Canyon Prescribed Burn Today

  Release Date: Apr 4, 2021  

• Advisory: SFNF Española District Postpones Pacheco Canyon Prescribed Burn

  Release Date: Apr 3, 2021  

• Debbie Cress Named Forest Supervisor of the Santa Fe National Forest

  Release Date: Apr 2, 2021  

• SFNF Pecos/Las Vegas Plans Rowe Mesa Prescribed Burn

  Release Date: Apr 2, 2021  

• Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Don’t Be Fooled, Prepare Now

  Release Date: Apr 1, 2021  

Features

Proposed Recreation Fees and Comment Information

We are accepting comments on proposed changes to the management of the developed recreation program. These changes will impact campgrounds and day-use sites on the Carson, Gila, Lincoln, and Santa Fe National Forests, and the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. Comment period ends September 30, 2021.

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Spotlights

Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs)

Human-made beaver dams on the Santa Fe National Forest improve wetlands and wildlife habitat. Watch a short video to learn more.

History of Fire Lookouts on SFNF

A comprehensive and captivating history of fire lookouts on the Santa Fe National Forest by Barbara Zinn, who staffs the Barillas Lookout Tower during fire season.

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