Reserve, NM, July 21, 2018— Recent monsoonal rain has caused increased runoff in the Buzzard Fire scar. This runoff has made Forest Road 94 impassible within the area of Five Springs Canyon. There is no access from NM Hwy 12 at the Apache Creek Campground to Collins Park.

Alternate routes to Collins Park are from NM Hwy 12 at Horse Springs, south on the Bursum Road (CR B 019) to Y Canyon Road (CR B054) to Collins Park.

During monsoon season it is always important to “Know before You Go.” Check the weather forecast before visiting fire impacted areas or nearby locations. Flash floods can occur very quickly, even if the storm is not directly overhead. If you encounter flood waters, move to higher ground immediately. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flowing water. Turn around, don’t drown, since only one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away. For more safety tips, visit https://www.ready.gov/floods.

For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila