BLM Las Cruces District Improvement Project Closes Monte Vista Trailhead
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District will temporarily suspend access to trails from the Monte Vista Trailhead of the Tortugas Mountains (aka “A” Mountain) for approximately seven to ten days beginning Jan. 17.
What To Expect:
- District work crews will begin beautification and various maintenance projects, including hauling road base material, rebuilding the access road, and paving the parking lot;
- By midnight Jan. 16, visitors need to remove vehicles from the trailhead of the “A” Mountain;
- Trail access will be suspended from the “A” Mountain side until completion of work; and
- Visitors can still access trails on the other side of the mountain from the Sunset Parking Trailhead.
For more information, contact the BLM Las Cruces District Office front desk at (575) 525-4300.
The BLM manages more than 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.