Bureau of Land Management rescinds fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snowy River NCA and Lincoln Tracts

ROSWELL, N.M. – With increasing precipitation and higher humidity, resulting in reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office has terminated fire restrictions at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the Lincoln Tracts in Lincoln County, N.M. This action rescinds Fire Prevention Order LLNMP00310-2024-001. 

“The BLM appreciates the public’s cooperation to help minimize the number of human-caused wildfires,” said acting Fire Management Officer Marc Wheeler.

Please be aware that BLM statewide Fire Prevention Order NM910-24-01 remains in effect. The order prohibits fireworks and other explosive devices on BLM lands. For more information, contact the BLM Roswell Field Office at (575) 627-0272 or go to the BLM NM Fire Restrictions website. Find additional information about fire restrictions at www.nmfireinfo.com.