Gilman Tunnels, other Jemez sites near re-opening

JEMEZ — The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced April 1 that the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Jemez Ranger District is in the process of reopening roads and recreation sites.

“We understand that SFNF lands are important to local communities and visitors for recreation and enjoyment, and we are working to reopen areas as conditions allow,” said SFNF Jemez District Ranger Jeremy Golston in a release.

The release stated several factors are considered when determining whether to open a site, including state and local health and safety guidelines, seasonal availability and facility conditions, and local weather forecast.

One of those highly anticipated openings is the Gilman Tunnels and the forest roads that lead there. The release states the roads will re-open April 11 and the tunnels, which were closed for a rock stabilization project, will open May 2.

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In addition to those openings, the ranger service opened the Forest Road 10 Corridor March 31.

Forest Road 376 closed March 3 and will open July 1. The road was closed from its junction with NM State Road 126 north to its terminus at the San Antonio Hot Springs Trailhead. The area will be closed to motorized, traffic but non-motorized use is permitted for hikers and bicyclists interested in using the road as an access point to San Antonio Canyon.

Current road and recreation site information is available on the Santa Fe National Forest website or by calling the Jemez Ranger District at 575-829-3535. Updates are also available on the office’s social media pages on Facebook and X.