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NM State Forester Strengthens Statewide Fire Restrictions Due to Extreme Fire Danger

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Today Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Cabinet Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst and State Forester Laura McCarthy signed a new Fire Restrictions Order (2022-02) prohibiting smoking, fireworks use, campfires, open fires, open burning, and operation of certain equipment (i.e. chainsaws, cutting torches, welders, grinders, and other similar equipment). Order 2022-02 applies to all non-municipal, non-federal, and non-tribal lands in New Mexico. The attached order 2022-02 outlines the rules and exceptions. This order supersedes any previous orders.

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Daily Update, Thursday, June 27, 2024

279 Views   Ground efforts hindered by severe weather conditions Interactive property map updates available for Village of Ruidoso. Property access status updates are available, including

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