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New Mexico Open Burning Rules (2026)

Conditional: Open/debris burning on non-federal, non-tribal, non-municipal land is allowed only when no state fire restrictions are in effect; restrictions are common in dry months and can ban all agricultural, yard-waste and debris burning.

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Open/debris burning on non-federal, non-tribal, non-municipal land is allowed only when no state fire restrictions are in effect; restrictions are common in dry months and can ban all agricultural, yard-waste and debris burning. Check local fire dept for permits.

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