Lincoln National Forest's Smokey Bear and Sacramento Ranger Districts Re-open to the Public!

Effective July 21, 2011

After recent rain showers and higher humidity readings, the Smokey Bear and Sacramento Ranger Districts in the Lincoln National Forest are set to re-open for public access and use beginning Thursday, July 21. That means that the beautiful surroundings of the village of Ruidoso will be open for camping, horseback riding and just plain relaxing!
 
Fire restrictions will remain in place including the following:
• No campfires
• No smoking outdoors
• No fireworks 
• No charcoal 

We would like to remind Forest visitors that while the fire danger has decreased, it is not completely gone as rain showers have been scattered throughout the Forest. Remember:  Public safety is at the top of our list, and we believe the elevated fire restrictions and partial closure of the Forest reduces the risk of human-caused fires.

For more information about the Fire Closure Order or fire restrictions on the Lincoln National Forest, contact one of the following District Offices:  Smokey Bear Ranger District – (575) 257-4095, open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, Sacramento Ranger District Office – (575) 682-2551, open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Saturdays.

Fire Danger is listed as Very High.