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The following project will not affect visitors driving to Tinkertown Museum, Sandia Peak Ski Area on NM 536. The road is open until just below the summit. The Sandia Peak TramIs not impacted by this work as it is accessed off Tramway Blvd in Albuquerque. A link with full details of the Sandia Crest Area Project which include open picnic areas are below.
Sandia Crest Area Project:
Access to the Crest During Projects.
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 Sandia Crest Recreation Area at the summit 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.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/cibola/newsroom/stories/sandia-crest-area-projects
NM 14 Roundabout: Orange barrels divert traffic to one lane in both directions on NM 14, north of 599, for a mile of roadwork and the construction of a roundabout just south of I25 exit 278A.
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