Cibola and Other New Mexico National Forests Closed

Above, the road into Six Mile Canyon yesterday. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Today's the day that Cibola National Forest and other New Mexico national forests are to be closed as a precaution for the dangerous fire conditions we are currently in.

I went to the gate of Six Mile Canyon of the Cibola National Forest yesterday and saw no notices of today's closure. But a ranger did drive in while I was there. 

From KOAT:

The Cibola National Forest has implemented a forest closure on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails in the Mt. Taylor, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts.

The closure order will start on May 19 and last until July 18.

Forest officials say fire activity, weather conditions and user activities play a role in when deciding closures and restrictions.

What's closed?

All roads, lands, and trails within the boundaries of the Cibola National Forest including the Mt. Taylor, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts.

To read more, go here.