Temporary Area Closure Near Fort Wingate
November 8–9 & November 19-20
Order Number 03-03-02-26-22
(Albuquerque, NM, November 5, 2026) – A temporary area, roads, and trails closure order (03-03-02-26-22) has been issued within the Mt. Taylor Ranger District, Cibola National Forest, McKinley County, New Mexico.
The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety during the U.S. Army's planned missile test launch, including pre-launch periods, near the Fort Wingate Army Depot.
This order shall be in effect from 2 p.m. Nov. 8 through 4 p.m. Nov. 9 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19 through 4 p.m. Nov. 20, unless rescinded.
The described closure of area, roads, and trails are depicted on the attached map consisting of all NFS lands within the boundary. For more details on described area, exemptions and implementation please refer to theofficial closure order posted at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/cibola/alerts
For additional information regarding this closure order, contact Mount Taylor Ranger District at 505-287-8833.
For More Information on U.S. Army's Missile Test Launch: https://home.army.mil/wsmr/
White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs
The official order 03-03-02-26-22 will be posted on the Cibola NF & NGs website under Alerts.
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