Sandia Collaborative
The Sandia Collaborative aims to promote, preserve, protect, enhance and restore the landscape and watersheds of the Sandia Mountains for traditional and contemporary multiple use for current and future generations.
The Sandia Collaborative holds general membership meetings at 10:00AM on the third Tuesday of each odd-numbered months.
About Us
The Sandia Collaborative is working to:
1. Establish mutual priorities that will leverage resources and funding of all partners and stakeholders for the betterment of the Sandia Ranger District.
2. Identify collaborative projects to protect the flora, fauna, historic and cultural properties and artifacts, and watersheds.
3. Develop recommendations to manage fire risk, natural resources, and year round recreational and educational activities.
Forest Service Announces Closure of Sandia Crest Recreation Areas
District Ranger Ken Born describing upcoming projects. Click to watch KRQE 13 feature story.
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March 20, 2026 – As soon as April 2026, the Cibola National Forest will begin two projects that will affect visitor use and public access to the Sandia Crest area through fall of 2027.
These projects include:
Sandia Crest “Switchback” Hazard Tree and Fuel Reduction Project
Sandia Crest Recreation Area Renovation Project
During the implementation of these projects, the Sandia Crest Recreation Area and nearby trails and recreation sites will be closed to the public for an extended period.
The need for the Sandia Ranger District to focus on the Crest site is for health and safety concerns, upholding agency special use permit requirements, hazardous fuels reduction, scenic integrity objectives – and to improve the overall recreation experience for visitors.
Details are available on the Forest Service website.
Click here to watch a KRQE 13 feature story about the closure including statements by Forest Service officals Ken Born and Heidi McRoberts.
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If you are interested in the Sandias, we offer many ways to become involved.