Offices Close on Monday, November 11 in Observance of Veterans Day Federal Holiday

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Recreation fees waived at most day-use sites on November 11

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Offices Close on Monday, November 11 in Observance of Veterans Day Federal Holiday

Albuquerque, NM – November 5, 2024. All Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF & NGs) Supervisor and District Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day Federal Holiday. Essential services not included.

The offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, November 12.

In honor of the men and women who have served in the armed forces, the Forest Service will waive recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency on Veterans Day Monday, November 11, 2024. The Forest Service participates in fee-free days with other federal agencies to encourage Americans to visit their public lands. Veterans Day is the final feefree day for 2024.

Cibola NF & NGs anticipate a large number of visitors over the holiday weekend. Visitors are encouraged to prepare for your visit this holiday weekend by exploring the many recreation sites and trails on the Cibola National Forest at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/rec main/cibola/recreation.

We all want to have a great time when visiting National Forests and Grasslands, but do you know how to best prepare for an outdoor adventure? If you plan to visit, check the weather forecast, know before you go and Leave No Trace.

For more information go to the Cibola NF & NGs website.

Or contact the appropriate ranger district ahead of time.

Magdalena Ranger District Office: 575-854-2281.

Mountainair Ranger District Office: 505-8472990 Mt. Taylor Ranger District Office: 505-287-8833 Sandia Ranger District Office: 505-281-3304 Black Kettle NGs Ranger District Office: 580497-2143 Kiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger District Office: 575374-9652 Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Supervisor’s Office: 505-3463900