BLM Socorro Field Office Rescinds Fire Restrictions
SOCORRO, N.M. – With increasing monsoonal moisture, resulting in reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management Socorro Field Office plans to terminate Stage 1 fire restrictions within BLM-administered lands in Catron and Socorro counties, N.M. This action will rescind Fire Prevention Order #NMA02-26-01 and takes effect at 8 a.m. July 24.
“The BLM appreciates the public’s cooperation to help minimize the number of human-caused wildfires,” said U.S. Wildland Fire Service Deputy Unit Fire Chief Adrian Padilla.
Please be aware that BLM statewide Fire Prevention Order NM910-26-01 remains in effect. The order prohibits fireworks and other explosive devices on BLM lands throughout New Mexico. For more information, contact the BLM Socorro Field Office at 575-835-0412 or go to the BLM New Mexico Fire Restrictions website. Find additional information about fire restrictions at www.nmfireinfo.com.
The BLM manages about 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.