Carson National Forest

Welcome

The Forest

The Carson National Forest is one of five National Forests in New Mexico. The National Forests are America's Great outdoors, here to serve the American people at work and play!

Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.5 million acres covered by the Carson National Forest. Elevations rise from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico. Our objective is to maintain that natural beauty.

Recreation Opportunities
The Carson National Forest offers unlimited recreational opportunities in any season. The magnificent mountain scenery and cool summer temperatures lure vacationers to enjoy the peace and quiet, for fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. Winter activities include skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

Some recreation areas have undergone new and exciting renovations to make the National Forest lands accessible to all. Plans are being implemented to make additional recreation areas accessible. For the most current information on these and other areas, please check with your local Forest Service office.

Special Events

Wild Horse Adoption

Widl horses still available, December 15, 2008

Spotlight

Carson National Forest employees are working toward improving our transportation and travel practices, which in turn will reduce harmful emissions, increase operational and fuel efficiency, and reduce the use of non-renewable fuel.

While necessary to accomplish our land management responsibilities, our vehicle use has an environmental impact: burning fossil fuels and emitting CO2 and particulates. We will continue to drive, but with 80% of our fleet made up of four-wheel-drive pickups and SUVs, we need to make sure we are using the right vehicle for the job.

Carson National Forest employees are taking part in a National effort with the Goal to:

• VEHICLES: Increase purchase of alternative fuel, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles when commercially available;
• PETROLEUM CONSERVATION: Reduce petroleum consumption in fleet vehicles by 2% annually through 2015;
• ALTERNATIVE FUEL USE: Increase alternative fuel consumption at least 10% annually; and
  Achieve zero emissions in fleet and transportation by 2015.

To learn more about how we will achieve these goals, visit our Environmental Management System (EMS) website at: http://www.fs.fed.us/sustainableoperations/ems.shtml