What changed · June 25, 2026
New Mexico · Burn Bans
current restrictions
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STATEWIDE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT ON STATE-JURISDICTION LAND. On April 6, 2026 the State Forester enacted fire restrictions covering all non-federal, non-Tribal and non-municipal land in New Mexico, and EMNRD Forestry states they remain in place until rescinded. Prohibited: smoking, fireworks, campfires, and prescribed, open, agricultural or debris burning (plus flaring of gas from oil and gas production). Limited exceptions apply in specific cases or on written request to the State Forester. Separately, several FEDERAL units have lifted their own restrictions after monsoon rains (e.g. the Gila National Forest in late July), so a national forest near you may be open while state land is not — and EMNRD warns the interagency restrictions map does NOT reflect the April 6 statewide order. Restrictions are set per land-management unit (national forest, BLM district, county, municipality); confirm for the exact land you are on before lighting anything.
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