BLM temporarily closes Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area for public safety
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TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office has temporarily closed access to the Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area due to winter weather conditions and public safety concerns. The lake is currently covered in a sheet of ice and may be dangerous to the public if they visit the area. The BLM will continue to assess the area and will notify the public when conditions allow the reopening for public use.
For more updates and additional information about the Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area, please call BLM Taos Field Office Park Manager Teddy Lucero at (505) 901-8436 or visit the Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.