Bureau of Land Management to Temporarily Close Rob Jaggers Campground
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close Rob Jaggers Campground for the American Endurance Ride Conference’s Equestrian Trail Ride beginning at 8 a.m. July 5 and ending at 5 p.m. July 15. The campground will be unavailable to the public for the duration of the event.
“The public can expect to see a much heavier than usual presence of horses, horse trailers, vehicles and tents within the campground, as well as vehicle traffic on the surrounding roads on the days leading up to the event and throughout its duration,” said BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner Jesse Vinson. The BLM will monitor the event and post signs where necessary to advise the public.
Camping at Cave Canyon Campground on the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and dispersed camping outside of Rob Jaggers Campground will remain available for use. The Valley of Fires Campground, about 25 miles to the west of Fort Stanton on U.S. Highway 380, will also be available for camping and day use during the event. For more information about these and other BLM recreation areas, please visit www.blm.gov/visit.
For more information, please contact Vinson at 575-627-0272 or [email protected].
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.