Map depicting Tesuque Tribal Closure Order area. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a temporary closure for sections of Forest Road 102 and the Windsor Trail in the Española Ranger District. This is a temporary closure to protect traditional and cultural resources and uses.

This Order went into effect at 8 a.m. Sept. 12 and remains in effect through 8 a.m. Sept. 15, unless rescinded.

Prohibitions: Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Española Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest:

1. Going into or being upon the Described Area which are closed to protect the privacy of Tribal activities for traditional and cultural purposes. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(g)

2. Being on a trail within the Described Area 36 C.F.R § 261.55(a)

3. Being on the road within the Described Area 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e)

Violation of the closure order is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. Federal, state, local officers, firefighters and members of organized rescue teams are exempt from this Order.

The closure order and map are available on the SFNF website under Alerts & Notices, and copies are available at the SFNF Supervisor’s Office and the Española District Office.

For more information, contact the Española District Office in Española at 505.753.7331 or the Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe at 505.438.5300.