Bureau of Land Management Taos, Farmington rescind fire restrictions
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FARMINGTON, N.M. – With increasing precipitation and higher humidity, resulting in reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is rescinding fire restrictions in San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos, Colfax, Union, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Mora, Harding and San Miguel counties, as well as portions of public land in McKinley and Sandoval counties. Effective Aug. 18 at 8 a.m., this action rescinds Fire Prevention Order # NMF00000-23-01.
The BLM appreciates the public’s cooperation to help minimize the number of human-caused wildfires.
For more information, contact the BLM Farmington District Office at (505) 564-7600 or go to the BLM NM Fire Restrictions website. 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.