Press Release
☷BLM Pecos District implements fire restrictions across public lands
Bureau of Land Management ( By Press Release office)
Apr 30,2022
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ROSWELL , N . M . – Due to high fire danger and prolonged drought , the Bureau of Land Management ( BLM ) is implementing fire restrictions on public lands in Chaves , DeBaca , Eddy , Lea , Lincoln , Guadalupe , Quay and Roosevelt counties in southeast N . M . The restrictions will go into effect on April 28 , 2022 , at 8 a . m . and will remain in effect until further notice . Prohibited acts include:Building , maintaining , attending , or using a fire , campfire , charcoal , coal , or wood stove . The use of petroleum - fueled stoves , lanterns or heating devices providing such devices meet the fire underwriter ' s specifications for safety is allowed . Smoking , except within an enclosed vehicle or building , a developed recreation site , or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material . Possessing , discharging , or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic or incendiary device . In addition to the restrictions listed above , the public lands at Ft . Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and BLM - Rio Bonito acquired lands in and around the community of Lincoln have additional prohibitions , including:Operating a chainsaw , or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine , is prohibited from 9:00 a . m . to 6:00 p . m . Excepted are persons operating generators with an approved spark arresting device in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three ( 3 ) feet of the generator . Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed , maintained , and in effective working order . Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame . Possessing or using a motor vehicle off roads , except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway . The purpose of these orders 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 . The use of exploding targets and fireworks is already prohibited on all BLM lands in N . M by statewide order annually . All BLM N . M . prevention orders can be found here: https://www . blm . gov/programs/public - safety - and - fire/fire - and - aviation/regional - info/new - mexico/fire - restrictions . 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 Roswell Field Office at 575 - 627 - 0272 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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