Record heat, drought prompts early statewide fire restrictions - The Paper.
By Rodd Caytonsenior
Published on April 7, 2026.
The New Mexico Forestry Division has implemented statewide fire restrictions in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire starts. The restrictions, which take effect on April 6, apply to all non-federal, non-Tribal, and non-municipal lands in New Mexico. The agency cited unseasonably hot weather and dry fuel conditions as reasons for the restrictions. The National Weather Service's seasonal outlook shows persistent drought for most of New Mexico through June, but high temperatures and high fuel loads are predicted to persist. Exceptions are allowed for certain prohibited actions in specific cases and when conditions are met.
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