U.S. Forest Service-Santa Fe National Forest

05/21/2026

All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) District Offices and the Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe, N.M. will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. All offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday May 26, 2026.

As you go about your holiday weekend, remember Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect forest wide. Fire danger is increasing, making it more important than ever to follow restrictions and help prevent human caused wildfires.

To read the full order and see all restrictions visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/alerts/stage-1-fire-restrictions

05/19/2026

OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Supervisor's Office, in Santa Fe, NM will be closed tomorrow May 20, 2026 and will resume business hours Thursday May 21, 2026. You can purchase wood permits online 24/7 at https://epermits.fs2c.usda.gov/ or in person at our district offices during normal business hours https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/offices

05/14/2026

OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Supervisor's Office will be closed tomorrow May 15 2026 and will resume business hours Monday May 18 2026. You can purchase wood permits online 24/7 at https://epermits.fs2c.usda.gov/ or in person at our district offices during normal business hours https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/offices

05/08/2026

🌲Time to plan your camping adventures on the Santa Fe National Forest!

All campgrounds in the Jemez, Cuba, Española, and Coyote Ranger Districts are OPEN and ready for your spring and summer adventures! 🎉⛺

However, some areas in the Pecos–Las Vegas Ranger District remain temporarily closed for public safety during construction and post-fire recovery. Details below ⬇️
🚧 Closed through Sept. 30, 2026
• Field Tract Campground
• Panchuela Campground
• Jacks Creek Campground & Equestrian Area
• Road north of Cowles at NM 63/FR 555 ⚠️

🔥 Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon post-fire closures through Dec. 31, 2027
• Barillas Lookout area
• FR 83, FR 263, & connecting spur roads
• Skyline Trail (Trail 251)
• El Porvenir & EV Long Campgrounds
• Baker Flat, Oak Flats, Big Pine picnic sites
• B***o Basin Trailhead

🗺️ Full maps and closure orders: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/alerts
For questions, contact the Pecos Ranger Station or SFNF offices.

Enjoy the forest safely! 🍃💚

05/07/2026

OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Pecos Ranger Station will be closed today May 7 2026 from 2:30pm-4:30pm and all day tomorrow on May 8 2026.

The Supervisor's Office will be closed today May 7 from 2:30pm-4:30pm.

To contact our offices, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/offices

04/27/2026

A heartwarming moment from the Tusas Fire near Las Tusas, NM: firefighters worked alongside a local landowner to help rescue her goats after they wandered into the wildfire area.

We’d like to give a special shout‑out to our own Adriano Rodriguez, Fuels Assistant Fire Management Officer for the Central Zone, whose steady leadership and dedication were instrumental in the successful rescue. We're grateful for all the crews on the Tusas Fire and their commitment to protecting both people and animals in our community.

Lost Goats Returned on Tusas Fire in New Mexico

04/23/2026

NM STATE WILDFIRE ALERT

Sharing important fire information for awareness. For more information follow New Mexico Forestry Division

Wildfire Notification: Tusas Fire (San Miguel County)

Update: The Tusas Fire was discovered at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 near NM 266, mile marker 2.5, west of Sapello in San Miguel County. The fire is burning in timber fuels, torching and making wind-driven runs from the southwest. Structures are threatened, and smoke is visible from N.M. 266 and the surrounding areas. State, local and federal fire crews are responding and utilizing full suppression tactics, including ordering of air resources. Currently, the fire is estimated at 50-75 acres and is zero percent contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Evacuations / Closures: Per incident command, residents on NM 266 between mile markers 3-6 are being evacuated, and residents east of mile marker 3 are in Set status. NM 266 is closed at the State Highway 94 junction. Local residents should take caution and avoid the area.

Weather: Currently 76 degrees F, 16% RH, southwest winds at 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 43 and breezy with a west wind at 15-25 mph.

Smoke: Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it’s safe to be outside. Learn more at nmtracking.doh.nm.gov/environment/air/fireandsmoke.html. An interactive smoke map at fire.airnow.gov allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.

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Acres: 50-75 estimated.

Containment: 0% contained.

Start Date / Time: Approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.

Fuels: Timber, piñon-juniper, grass.

Cause: Under investigation.

Location: West of Sapello in San Miguel County, NM 266, mile marker 2.5.

Ownership: Private.

Structure Threat: Threatened homes evacuated, multiple structures in Set status.

Resources: Forestry Division; volunteer fire department resources from San Miguel County, Gallinas, Spaello and Sheridan; multiple Type-6 engines; Carson IHC hand crew; Mimbres Hand Crew; Pecos River Hand Crew; Wildfire Response Program; multiple air resources.

04/22/2026

🌎 On Earth Day, we renew our commitment to caring for the land and serving people. We manage forests and grasslands to protect healthy, resilient ecosystems. Everyone plays a part in sustaining the public lands we all depend on.

(Forest Service photo by Preston Keres.)

04/21/2026

🔥DESPUÉS DEL FUEGO

Join us for an inspiring afternoon focused on amplifying youth voices, building restoration skills, and exploring career pathways in land stewardship.

📅 Saturday, May 16
🕐 1–5 PM
📍 Luna Community College – Wildfire Resiliency Training Center, Las Vegas, NM

✨ What to expect:
• Speakers & panel discussions
• Hands‑on demonstrations
• Food & giveaways
• Live music by SANJI
• A chance to connect, learn, and take action for our forests and communities

This free event is open to all!

📞 Questions? Call 505‑808‑0924.

04/21/2026

❗️OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT❗️

The Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe, NM, and all district offices (Cuba, Jemez, Coyote, Española, Pecos, and Las Vegas) will be closed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, while our customer service representatives attend annual training. We’ll be back to our regular hours on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

04/17/2026

🌲FIREWOOD PERMITS AVAILABLE NOW FOR PECOS-LAS VEGAS DISTRICT
Firewood permits for the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest are now available. The Santa Fe National Forest will begin forest-wide permit sales May 1, for the Cuba, Jemez, Coyote and Española Ranger Districts.

💵PERMIT COSTS
Dead and down wood: $20 for 10 cords
Green juniper from Rowe Mesa: $10 per cord (2 cord minimum)

📃HOW TO PURCHASE
The public can purchase permits in-person at the Supervisor's Office in Santa Fe, N.M., or the Cuba, Jemez, Coyote, Espanola, Pecos-Las Vegas District Offices with cash, check, or credit card, or by phone with check or credit card. Office hours are listed on the Santa Fe National Forest website, but visitors should call ahead because hours may change.

📍RULES AND REGULATIONS
Dead-and-down permits are valid across the forest, except in wilderness and other restricted areas. Fuelwood maps are available on the forest website under Forest Products.
Permit holders will receive load tags, a cutting map, and harvesting guidelines. Visitors must securely tag loads and should bring equipment suitable for harvesting and transporting wood. Forest Service staff may be in cutting areas to check permits and answer questions.

🛻 BEFORE YOU GO
Before traveling, visitors should check with their local district or the New Mexico Department of Transportation for current road and weather conditions. Visitors must only travel on roads designated on Motor Vehicle Use Maps, which are available digitally or as free paper copies at all district offices and the supervisor’s office.

💻 COMING SOON
The forest will launch online E-Permits later this year, allowing users to purchase and print forest product permits from a computer or mobile device. The forest will announce when the system becomes available.

🔗 For more information on firewood permits, visit our website, or follow the Santa Fe National Forest on Facebook and X.

Link to Forest Products page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/santafe/forest-products/forest-products-industry