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Wildland Fire Danger is Low to Moderate 

 New Mexico has been in a drought situation for some time. Therefore,  the grounds are dry enough that fireplace ashes can and do set fires even in the winter months.

As a Reminder:

"We can’t control lightning, but we can control our actions" said Gilbert Zepeda, deputy regional forester for the U.S. Forestry Service:

Here are some important fire do’s dont’s:

            1. DON’T toss cigarette butts out vehicle windows.

            2. DON’T  pull vehicles over onto grassy road shoulders because undercarriage heat from exhauset systems can spark fires.

            3. DON’T burn trash and weeds.

            4. DON’T throw fireplace ashes out in the yard, in the garden, under trees, etc.

            5. DO Follow no-burn rules in our parks.

            6. DO maintain a 30 foot burn proof perimeter around you home.

                     Call us at 466-1204 for a FREE Wildland Fire Risk Assessment.

If you have any comments or questions about the department or the website, feel free to contact us at    

           eldoradofire@comcast.net     or       466-1204.