Press Release
☷BLM Farmington and Taos implement fire restrictions across public lands
Bureau of Land Management ( By Press Release office)
Apr 29,2022
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FARMINGTON , N . M . – Due to increased fire danger and prolonged drought , the Bureau of Land Management ( BLM ) is implementing fire restrictions on public lands in Colfax , Harding , McKinley , Mora , Quay , Rio Arriba , San Juan , San Miguel , Sandoval , Santa Fe , Taos , and Union counties . The restrictions are effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice . Prohibited acts include the following , but refer to the Order link below for all specifics:Building , maintaining , attending , or using a fire , campfire , charcoal , coal , or wood stove , including in campgrounds and picnic areas . Allowed: The use of stoves fueled by pressurized liquid or gas ( can beturned off ) within areas cleared of flammable materials at least 10 feet in diameter . Smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building , developed sites and areas , or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials . Operating a chainsaw or any other internal or external combustion engine without a USDA or SAE approved spark arrester properly installed and working , a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher of not less than 8 ounces capacity by weight , and one round point shovel with an overall length of at least 36 inches . Possessing or using a motor vehicle off roads , except routes in areas open to OHV travel and except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway . Any “hot work” conducted by authorized contractors or permittees for , by or on BLM will follow permit stipulations provided by the BLM . The purpose of this order is for the protection of public health and safety by minimizing chances for wildfire starts . Abundant dry fuels , high fire danger , and worsening fire conditions , has prompted this action . To view this order , visit https://www . blm . gov/sites/blm . gov/files/docs/2022 - 04/fire - restrictions - farmington - district - office - 220427 . pdf . The use of exploding targets and fireworks is prohibited on all BLM - managed lands in New Mexico by statewide order . For more information on this statewide order , visit https://www . blm . gov/sites/blm . gov/files/docs/2022 - 01/Fire - Prevention - Order - NM910 - 22 - 01 - final - 508 . pdf . Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of up to $1 , 000 and imprisonment for up to 12 months , or both . Restitution for total costs of fire suppression or damage will be borne by the violator . The BLM appreciates the public’s cooperation in helping to minimize the number of human - caused wildfires . For more information , please contact the BLM Farmington District Office at 505 - 564 - 7600 or the BLM NM Fire Restrictions site . Additional fire restrictions information can be found at www . nmfireinfo . com . The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states , including Alaska , on behalf of the American people . The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub - surface mineral estate throughout the nation . Our mission is to sustain the health , diversity , and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations .
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