Huge Stretches of the Rocky Mountains Closed to the Public Due to Fire Risk As of 6 am Mountain Time today (Wednesday), the southernmost stretches of the long Rocky Mountain chain will be closed to the public when the majority of the Carson National Forest in New Mexico enters stage three fire restrictions. Stage three restrictions mean the forest is essentially closed to public access, which includes hiking, biking, camping, fishing or setting foot […] Weather Firebrains | June 28, 2018 0 Comments