US FOREST SERVICE Carson National Forest The Carson National Forest (CAF) is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions forest-wide at 8 a.m. today, Monday, July 10 due to high fire danger and anticipated worsening conditions with persistent hot and dry conditions. The National Weather Service, Albuquerque Field Office recently released the 2023 Monsoon outlook stating that … [Read more...] about Forest Wide Stage One Fire Restrictions To Be Implemented
Carson National Forest
US National Forest Hosting Job Open House: Carson National Forest
We'll be hosting an open house in Taos next week for job seekers interested in full-time administrative positions, which will be available across the Forest next year. The event is in collaboration with the New Mexico Dept. of Workforce Solutions. When: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Where: Supervisor's Office at 208 Cruz Alta Rd., Taos, NM … [Read more...] about US National Forest Hosting Job Open House: Carson National Forest
Burn Ban In Effect
National Forests & Northern New Mexico State Parks Are Closed To ALL Activities Due to the severity of the massive fires burning in New Mexico the forests and state parks are closed to any and all entrance and activities. No hiking, no camping, no fishing: it is not safe at this time. This includes the Carson National Forest and Cimarron Canyon State Park. Eagle Nest … [Read more...] about Burn Ban In Effect
Carson National Forest Prescribed Burns
TAOS, NM – Jan. 6, 2022 —Fire managers on the Carson National Forest are preparing to strategically implement prescribed burns across the forest to reduce hazardous fuels in advance of warmer, drier weather. Prescribed fire is part of a science-based framework for managing forests to reduce the risk of severe wildfire and allow less intense fire to play its natural role in a … [Read more...] about Carson National Forest Prescribed Burns
Carson National Forest Now Open For Camping
Update to Camping on the Carson National Forest Friday, June 26, 2020 most overnight facilities on the Carson National Forest (NF) will be open. Most campgrounds have full amenities provided. However, we are handling some areas to self-contained camping only. Self-contained camping means you need to pack out everything, including human waste. If a customer chooses to camp … [Read more...] about Carson National Forest Now Open For Camping
Carson National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available November 18, 2019
Taos, NM (November 11, 2019) - For Immediate Release. Permits for cutting Christmas trees on the Carson National Forest will be available starting Monday, November 18 through Friday, December 23. Each permit is $5 (for any species) up to 10-feet, $10 for 10- to 15-feet, and $15 for 15- to 20-feet. As many as three permits can be purchased per person. You may either cut or dig … [Read more...] about Carson National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available November 18, 2019
Carson National Forest Opening Dates
Opening Dates for Developed Campgrounds and Picnic areas in the Carson National Forest May 18, 2019 Openings June Bug, Columbine, Goat Hill, Elephant Rock, Santa Barbara, Agua Piedra, Upper & Lower La Junta, Duran Canyon, Comales. Echo Amphitheater and Cebolla Mesa are currently open. May 24, 2019 Openings Hopewell, Cimmaron, McCrystal, Las Petacas, Capulin, La … [Read more...] about Carson National Forest Opening Dates
Carson National Forest Offers More Forest Plan Revision Open Houses
The Carson National Forest is restarting monthly forest plan revision open houses. The next open house will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Carson NF Supervisor's Office (208 Cruz Alta Rd.) in Taos. Additional open houses are scheduled for May 15, 2019 and June 12, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Supervisor's Office. These are … [Read more...] about Carson National Forest Offers More Forest Plan Revision Open Houses
Prescribed Burns
From Carson National Forest Fire managers on the Camino Real Ranger District of the Carson National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecasted weather to conduct prescribed burns sometime between December 2017 and February 2018. Area of concentration is East La Jara: This will consist of burning of … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burns
Stage 3 Fire Restrictions Still In Effect
Stage 3 fire restrictions are still in effect for Carson National Forest. Stage 3 fire restrictions mean that the forest is off limits to ALL activities, including off-roading, hiking, biking and horseback riding. For further information please call 877-864-6985. "Public safety is and will always be our top priority,” said Tommy Mutz, Division Director for New Mexico State … [Read more...] about Stage 3 Fire Restrictions Still In Effect
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Carson National Forest Has Entered Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Taos, N.M., June 22, 2011 — High fire danger has prompted the Carson National Forest to implement Stage 2 fire restrictions effective at 8:00 am, Friday, June 24, 2011. Stage 2 fire restrictions include the following: No building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, wood or charcoal burning … [Read more...] about Stage 2 Fire Restrictions