Glenwood, NM; December 22, 2016  The Catwalk National Recreation Area will be temporarily closed until further notice, due to flooding and public safety. As a result of the current rain storms, the first low-water crossing to the Catwalk is flowing at very high levels and is hazardous to cross. With additional storms predicted in the coming days, the Glenwood Ranger District is closing the area, a closure which will likely be in place until at least December 27. The district will monitor weather conditions and creek flow rates and will reopen the Catwalk area as soon as it is considered publicly safe to do so.

Please be careful of all low water crossings and flood-prone areas. Turn around, don't drown!