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Cienegita Road Closure BIA Route 22

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Due to anticipated heavy snow and icy conditions, BIA Route 22 will be closed during winter weather events and maybe prolonged till spring time due to heavy snow drifts. In the past, we have had numerous search and rescue/vehicle recoveries on BIA Route 22. Individuals become stuck in heavy snow drifts and request assistance/help on this route. This not only becomes a dangerous situation for the individuals due to extreme weather conditions and rugged terrain, but also for search/recovery teams.

Road Closure on Jose Second side will be near the Mud Springs road on the Jose Canyon side and just past the corrals on Cienegita road. The road will be closed by metal gate and posted of closure. Conservation Officers will determine when it is safe to reopen with the recommendation of the Tribal Roads Department Supervisor.

We do understand that individuals harvest wood in this area and hunt during the Inn of the Mountain Gods Big Games hunts, we will try to keep the road open as long as weather permits. Access will only be granted for radio tower service and ceremonial purposes only.

Violators will be prosecuted through Tribal Court during this closure.

Please feel free to contact the Conservation Office at 575-464-9323 if you have any questions.

Thank You!

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Upcoming Hunting Events hosted by New Mexico Game & Fish

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Hunters! We invite you to head on over to New Mexico Department of Game and Fish website (https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/) to check out their upcoming events this month!

Learn how to give back to the hunting community, enroll in a class for all ages about learning the basics of archery and bowhunting, get info on registering for a Fly Fishing Workshop (exclusively for women), take ATV safety training available across the state and last but not least, gear up for the 2024 hunting season by getting into the Hunter Education Class NOW!

Make sure to visit https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ for more details!

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Centers for Disease Control warns consumers about high blood lead levels in children potentially connected to cinnamon applesauce products  

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SANTA FE—As reported by media across the country, on November 13, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Health Alert that it is investigating a possible link between three brands of recalled cinnamon applesauce products and high blood lead levels in children. Multiple states have reported potential cases to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  

Three companies have voluntarily recalled the following products, which have been tested and were found to contain extremely high levels of lead:  

  • WanaBana brand apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches  
  • Schnucks brand cinnamon applesauce pouches  
  • Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches  

The CDC urges medical professionals across the country to keep an eye out for cases of lead poisoning possibly linked to these products and to report cases to their local health authority.  

For more information, please see the CDC’s Health Alert.  

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