Fire Danger Status

Here in the State of New Mexico, we have reached that time of year when the threat of extreme fire conditions is upon us. These extreme conditions are attributed directly to the lack of rainfall, increasing summer temperatures, and heavy fuels.

As a preventative measure, the Los Ranchos Fire Department will realize and enforce the State's request to restrict both fire and open burning.

Consequently, the following types of fires and open burning are prohibited in the Village of Los Ranchos, as well as the surrounding City and County:

1) Smoking in open areas
2) Open flames
3) Campfires
4) Weed burning
5) Prescribed burning
6) Burning of slash piles, debris, rangeland, croplands, or fields
7) Open burning.

Note: These restrictionswill remain in effect until rescinded.

Exceptions:
1) Charcoal broilers, barbecue grills, wood and coal-burning stoves used outside of private dwellings may be used with proper fire protection and supervision on site.
2) Smoking is restricted to designated areas, within structures or within vehicles equipped with ashtrays.

By Order of the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Fire Marshal .