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Kiowa/Rita Blanca National Grasslands Ranger District — High fire danger
Fire risk is high and restrictions may already be active.
Ratings are collected from official source pages and may lag agency updates. Always confirm current fire restrictions, closures, evacuation notices, and emergency guidance with the responsible agency before starting a trip.
Official source · NM fire danger
30-day fire danger history
Recent changes
Last 30 days
Changed from Very High to High on May 14.
Current restrictions
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas.
Campground campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in developed campgrounds and recreation sites.
Propane fuel and camp stovesAllowed
Pressurized liquid petroleum and LPG stoves and grills are exempt.
Exceptions
- Stoves or grills solely fueled by pressurized liquid petroleum or LPG
Equipment and Work
ExplosivesProhibited
Blasting and explosives prohibited 10 AM to 6 PM.
Conditions
- Prohibited 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Exceptions
- Federal, State, Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting resources in official duty
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and torch use prohibited 10 AM to 6 PM.
Conditions
- Prohibited 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Exceptions
- Federal, State, Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting resources in official duty
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