Cibola NF--Langmuir Observatory Rd. (from junction above 7.5 mile sign to gate for observatory)

Cibola NF--Langmuir Observatory Rd. (from junction above 7.5 mile sign to gate for observatory)

Magdalena, New Mexico 87825

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About this Location

This section of Langmuir Observatory Road extends from the junction above the 7.5-mile sign to the gate for the observatory.

About Cibola National Forest

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Cibola National Forest covers more than 1.6 million acres and includes mountains, grasslands, wilderness, and forests. The name Cibola comes from the Zuni word for their tribal lands, which the Spanish later translated as "buffalo". The forest is home black bears, cougars, elk, and pronghorn. Cibola National Forest offers many recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and skiing. It also has cultural and historical significance, as it contains ancient Native American sites and historic trails.

The National Forest has four ranger districts: Sandia, Mountainair, Magdalena, and Mount Taylor. In addition, the Cibola has four wilderness areas: Sandia Mountain, Manzano Mountain, Withington, and Apache Kid.

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