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Recent News

• SFNF Offices Closed Today for New Juneteenth Federal Holiday

  Release Date: Jun 18, 2021  

• Landowner efforts support firefighting on the Rincon Fire

  Release Date: Jun 18, 2021  

• Rincon Fire Community Meeting tonight in Mora

  Release Date: Jun 17, 2021  

• Potential for increased activity remains on the Rincon Fire

  Release Date: Jun 16, 2021  

• SFNF Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Forest-Wide

  Release Date: Jun 16, 2021  

• SFNF Issues Closure Order for Rincon Fire in Pecos Wilderness

  Release Date: Jun 15, 2021  

• Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 Assumes Command of Rincon Fire

  Release Date: Jun 15, 2021  

• Rincon Fire Update – June 14, 2021

  Release Date: Jun 14, 2021  

• Rincon Fire Update – June 13, 2021

  Release Date: Jun 13, 2021  

• Rincon Fire Update – June 12, 2021

  Release Date: Jun 12, 2021  

• New Fire Start on SFNF – Rincon Fire in Pecos Wilderness

  Release Date: Jun 11, 2021  

• SFNF Renews Closure Order Banning Extended Camping, Public Nudity and Underage Drinking

  Release Date: Jun 10, 2021  

• Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: Don’t Get Burned! Be Prepared

  Release Date: Jun 10, 2021  

• Wolf Draw Fire Update – June 9, 2021

  Release Date: Jun 9, 2021  

• Wolf Draw Fire Update – June 8, 2021

  Release Date: Jun 8, 2021  

• SFNF Issues Temporary Closure Order for Willow Creek

  Release Date: Jun 8, 2021  

• Wolf Draw Fire Update – June 7, 2021

  Release Date: Jun 7, 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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