Lincoln National Forest Announces Temporary Road Closures Following Tropical Storm Damage
October 19, 2026 (RUIDOSO, NM) — The Lincoln National Forest has announced temporary closures affecting four Forest Road systems following damage caused by recent tropical storms.
The closures include Forest Roads 329, 329B, 483, and 57. The closure order took effect at midnight on October 9, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 AM on January 1, 2027, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
Residents and visitors traveling in the Lincoln National Forest should review the official closure order and maps before heading into affected areas. The accompanying Forest Service maps identify the restricted road segments for:
Forest Road 57 — Exhibit A
Forest Road 483 — Exhibit B
Forest Roads 329 and 329B — Exhibit C
The Forest Service reports that it is working with local departments and county officials to coordinate response efforts and will continue providing updates as road conditions change.
Official Closure Information
For the full closure order, current status, and any subsequent updates, visit the Lincoln National Forest Alerts & Closures page:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/lincoln/alerts
Additional Lincoln National Forest information and updates are available at:
