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Just in the nick of time and over the last two weeks, the Jemez has received significant moisture. I think that we are “out of the woods” with regard to fire danger for the rest of this year. So….it is time to get “into the woods” and enjoy all that a moist, green, cool and inviting forest has to offer.
The rains have arrived and the forest closure has been postponed. As of now the forest is open. While we have received some rain, it is still very dry, and we are still under Stage II Fire Restrictions. All campgrounds and forest roads are open. No campfires or charcoal are allowed anywhere within the Santa Fe National Forest-Jemez Ranger District.
This weekend is Father’s Day (Sunday June 17), and if history is any indication, the Jemez Mountains will be a popular destination for Dad and family. Camping, fishing, hiking and relaxing will all provide mountain activities for Dad. Fenton Lake (4900 fish), Jemez River (1500 fish) and San Gregorio Lake (8000 fish) have all been stocked for the weekend.
Now….for a word of caution. The Santa Fe National Forest Jemez Ranger District will elevate fire restrictions to Stage II on Monday, June 18, 2012, 8:00 am.
The following will be prohibited: (Under Stage II Fire Restrictions) Read more about Happy Father’s Day….And Don’t Bring The Matches …
The Bear Springs Fire was started by lightning and reported on Sunday June 3, 2012 at 6:36pm. The fire is located approximately 6 miles NE of Ponderosa and 6 miles SE of Jemez Springs.
Memorial Day Weekend is traditionally the busiest and most profitable of the year for the store. We thank you for your friendship and patronage.
I don’t know how you do it Moms. You are very special. Whenever I see a Mom juggling groceries and kids in a parking lot…. I am amazed. Whenever I see you coming home from work and providing a meal, helping with the homework and baths or showers….I am amazed. When I see you shuffling the kids to school, soccer practice, baseball or football….I am amazed. Whenever I see you in the audience supporting your children’s recital or concert….I am amazed. Whenever I think of childbirth….I am amazed. Whenever I realize that moms ‘don’t get sick’ while everybody around them does….I am amazed. Read more about Happy Mother’s Day …
All Forest Service Campgrounds within the Santa Fe National Forest – Jemez Ranger District are scheduled to open Friday May 11th. This includes San Antonio Campground, Redondo, Jemez Falls, and Paliza Campgrounds.
Photos such as this are normally reserved for July and August. A combination of Gulf moisture and New Mexico mountains will form afternoon thunderstorms almost every afternoon during the summer months of July and August.
Sunday April 15th was the opening day for Spring turkey season in New Mexico and the Jemez Mountains (unit 6A/6c). The Spring hunt runs through May 10th.