Bureau of Land Management implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snowy River NCA and Lincoln Tracts
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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 land at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and BLM lands around the community of Lincoln. The restrictions go into effect at 8 a.m. March 10 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 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
- Per prevention order NM910-25-01, possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic or incendiary device is always prohibited on BLM administered lands.
“The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety by minimizing the chances for wildfire starts,” said Fire Management Officer Nathan Curnutt. “Abundant dry fuels, high fire danger, and worsening fire conditions have prompted us to take this action.”
Anyone who is found guilty of violating a fire prevention order may be subject to prosecution under any applicable law or BLM regulation. A violation of the order may be classified as a Class A Misdemeanor Offense under 43 USC 1733(a) FLPMA, 18 USC 3559, and 18 USC 3571 Sentence of Fine - Sentencing Reform Act, Oct. 12, 1984. If the violation does not result in death, anyone who violates this order may be fined not more than $100,000.
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 at Fire Restrictions | Bureau of Land Management (blm.gov). Find additional information about fire restrictions at NM Fire Info | New Mexico Fire Information.
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.