Been hearing rumors that the Jemez Ranger District of the SF Natl Forest in NM may go into full closure before July 4th.  Hope most folks can push through that section before then.

Enjoyed your pics and write-up!  I've been getting acquainted with all the great riding around Mt. Taylor recently.  Here are links to a couple of pictures that should be familiar turf for you:

http://stagewest.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/some-fun-on-the-continental-divide-trail/ 

http://stagewest.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/cdt-magic-carpet-ride/

cheers,
Chris

Northbound folks will have some nasty conditions as they encounter the plume of forest fire smoke from the Wallow Fire, depending on the winds.  Here's a link to a pic I took Wed. evening in Albuquerque.  We still have ash falling from the sky periodically.
http://stagewest.wordpress.com/