There is camping, hunting, and fishing in the National Forest, cross-country skiing within the local area. For other entertainment, you would have to travel to Espa ola, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Taos, or Albuquerque. The primary programs of work on the District are Timber, Range, and Fire. The District contains one of only four Federal Sustained Yield Units. There are 10 grazing allotments with 59 permittees.
Recreation is minor with mainly dispersed recreation and one developed campground.
There is also a herd of wild horses on the District. Seasonal employment is available in the firefighting, summer youth, and older American programs.