Albuquerque, NM, October 6, 2020 – A Temporary Area Closure Order (03-0700) has been issued for National Forest Service Road 225 mile 22.6 to 22.9 in effect on October 12, 2020 and shall remain in effect until October 23, 2020 or until: the Order is rescinded, whichever occurs first.

The purpose of this Order is to protect the public due to road reconstruction where no detour can be safely made to avoid and traverse around the road construction zone. Concrete is being placed to alleviate erosive conditions within the closure area. This requires time for the concrete to harden before reopening the road to vehicle travel.

The Restricted Area is within Township 9S., Range 6W., Sections 36 specifically mile marker 22.6 to 22.9 of NFSR 225. A map identifying the Restricted Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A.

As of October 6th, the reconstruction to Service Road 225 on mile 9.9 to 10.1 has been completed under the Temporary Area Closure Order (03-0698). This section of 225 is now open to vehicle travel.

Any violation of this prohibition is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. § 3571(b)(6), 18 U.S.C. § 3581 (b)(7)).

For more information about this closure, please contact: Magdalena Ranger District at #575-854-2281

Effective November 16th, 2020, please do not travel into New Mexico to climb.

On November 16, 2020, the New Mexico state governor updated the executive order (cv.nmhealth.org/wp-content/…) requiring all visitors from out of state to self-isolate or self-quarantine for a period of at least 14 days from the date of their entry into the State of New Mexico or for the duration of their presence in the State, whichever is shorter. The terms "self-isolate" or "self-quarantine" refer the voluntary physical separation of a person or group of people in a residence or other place of lodging. Any person who is self-isolating or self-quarantining may only leave a residence or place of lodging to receive medical care and should not allow others into the residence or place of lodging except for those providing medical care, emergency response, or other individuals designated by the New Mexico Department of Health.

The executive order also closes all New Mexico State Parks to non-NM residents.

This Executive Order shall take effect on November 16, 2020 and shall remain in effect through the duration of the public health emergency declared in Executive Order 2020-004 and any extensions of that emergency declaration or until it is rescinded.

Additionally, NM state guidance requires all persons to wear a mask anytime they are out in public, including outdoor recreation areas.