Fireworks prohibited on BLM lands in New Mexico
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Santa Fe, N.M. – Due to ongoing fire danger in many parts of the state, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office has issued a fire prevention order prohibiting fireworks on BLM-managed lands throughout the state. The order takes effect on June 30, 2021, and expires on Dec. 31, 2021.
“Recent moisture has not alleviated the fire danger in many parts of the state,” said acting State Director Melanie Barnes. “If you are visiting public lands to celebrate Independence Day, please leave your fireworks at home.”
A violation of this order is subject to punishment by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 12 months or both. Anyone violating this order will be liable to the United States for damages through either an administrative process or in United States federal court.
For more information about this order, please contact BLM Fire Mitigation and Education Specialist Teresa Rigby at 505-954-2256. For more information about fire restrictions, please visit https://on.doi.gov/35vxWdu. You can also follow New Mexico Fire Information at www.NMFireInfo.com, on Twitter at @nmfireinfo, or on Facebook at facebook.com/nmfireinfo.
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.