From: FS-Cibola PAO <SM.FS.CibolaPAO@usda.gov>
Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Subject: NEWS RELEASE Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted on Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Effective Monday July 21st - Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands
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NEWS RELEASE
Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands
2113 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 346-3900
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted
on Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts
Effective Monday July 21st
Termination of Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order Number: 03-03-00-25-12
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – July 21, 2025 – The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) has lifted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective Monday July 21, 2025, on the Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts.
This decision follows careful monitoring of fuel moisture, weather patterns, and fire activity.
Forest visitors are reminded that the fire season is not over, and fire prevention remains a shared responsibility. While the monsoon rains will bring relief, fire managers ask the public to always practice fire safety with anything that can spark a fire. Leaving your campfire unattended is illegal year-round. Campfires must be dead out – cold to the touch – before you walk away.
The Cibola NF & NGs wants to acknowledge our continued appreciation to wildland firefighters and support personnel for providing preventive measures and response to protecting our communities and natural resources.
Mt. Taylor and Magdalena Ranger Districts remain in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions:
• Mt. Taylor Ranger District: Stage 1 Fire Restriction remain in effect through July 31, 2025 unless rescinded. (order #03-03-02-25-05).
• Magdalena Ranger District: Stage 1 Fire Restriction remain in effect through July 31, 2025 unless rescinded. (order #03-03-03-25-08).
The official termination of stage 1 fire restriction order for Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts (03-03-00-25-12) is posted on the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Alerts & Notices
Any fire related information and updates will be posted on the Cibola NF & NGs website, New Mexico Fire Information website, and the Cibola NF & NGs Facebook & X pages.
For more information contact the appropriate district office:
Mt. Taylor Ranger District: 1800 Lobo Canyon Rd., Grants, NM 87020 (505-287-8833)
Magdalena Ranger District: 203 First St., Magdalena, NM 87825 (575-854-2281)
Mountainair Ranger District: 40 Ranger Station Rd., Mountainair, NM 87036 (505-847-2990)
Sandia Ranger District: 11776 Hwy. 337, Tijeras, NM 87059 (505-281-3304)
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