On this page, you will find the following information (when in effect) for BLM regions listed below::
- Recreation Closures: Travel, recreation site closures
- Federal Highway Construction Emergency Closure John Dunn Bridge Recreation Site
- Fire-Related Closures: Closures as result of wildfire
Open tabs below for more information about advisories/closures in a region near you:
- Albuquerque District
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Rio Puerco Field Office
- Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (COVID-restriction)
- Amarillo Field Office
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No closures at this time.
- Farmington District
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Taos Field Office
- Federal Highway Construction Emergency Closure John Dunn Bridge Recreation Site
- Orilla Verde Recreation Area:
- Pectate Campground (Closed for construction.)
- Santa Cruz Lake
- Santa Cruz Lake is open Thursday through Sundays 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Exact change is required.
- Santa Cruz Lake will be open Monday October 10, 2022 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. in observance of Columbus Day.
- Northshore Campground remains closed.
- Please call Santa Cruz Lake at 505-351-1438 for more information.
- La Junta Trail (Closure due to due to unsafe trail conditions.)
- Wild Rivers Recreation Area
- BLM Announces Temporary Closure of the La Junta Trail at Wild Rivers Recreation Area
- The closure of the La Junta Trail continues at the Wild Rivers Recreation Area. The BLM has completed a feasibility study on the stabilization and realignment of the trail. The BLM is actively seeking funding for the project. The closure will remain in effect until further notice. Please see the news release for more information.
- For more information, contact the Taos Field Office at 575-758-8851.
- BLM Announces Temporary Closure of the La Junta Trail at Wild Rivers Recreation Area
- Las Cruces District
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No closures at this time.
- Oklahoma Field Office
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No closures at this time.
- Pecos District Office
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No closure at this time.
The recreation site closures will remain in effect until further notice. The BLM thanks all New Mexicans, visitors and partners for their cooperation. Please report any instances of vandalism to facilities to the local district office or the BLM Law Enforcement dispatch at 1-800-637-9152.
New Mexico Public Lands Information Center
The New Mexico Public Lands Information Center is available via their online chat or phone at 505-954-2002 to answer questions about which public lands are open, where you can go camping, where to cut fuelwood, and how you can practice social distancing in the great outdoors.
Their online information center is open, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST.