Construction Closures Scheduled in the Jemez Ranger District

Construction season is in full swing on the Santa Fe National Forest. Four popular recreation sites on the Jemez Ranger District will be temporarily closed to conduct pavement preservation projects. ” Some recreation sites in the Jemez Ranger District have not undergone pavement maintenance since the 1990s. The upcoming projects aim to ensure safe access for those who enjoy recreation in this area. We are working with construction crews and contractors to open these sites as quickly as possible and will keep the public informed of any delays,” stated Jeremy Golston, the Jemez District Ranger.

The following recreation sites are currently CLOSED:

• Vista Linda Campground

• Jemez Falls Campground

• Redondo Campground

• Jemez Falls Picnic Area

The following recreation sites remain OPEN:

• San Antonio Campground

• Paliza Family Campground – Only OPEN Friday to Sunday

• Paliza Group Campground

• Battleship Rock Picnic Area

• Spanish Queen Picnic Area

To learn more about these projects and for current construction status contact the Jemez Ranger District Office at 575-829-3535 or visit the Santa Fe National Forest website.

About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.