SANDIA AND MOUNTAINAIR RANGER DISTRICTS
ALBUQUERQUE, July 28, 2010 - Fire restrictions for the Sandia and Mountainair Ranger Districts will end Friday, July 30th at 8 a.m. Fire danger has decreased due to moisture and higher humidity over much of the Sandia and Mountainair Ranger Districts. Although restrictions are lifted, visitors are reminded to be careful with campfires and the use of chainsaws.
Campfire safety is still a concern year round. The public is asked to please follow these fire safety precautions when recreating in the forest:
- Build campfires away from overhanging branches, steep slopes, rotten stumps, logs, dry grass, pine needles and leaves. Pile extra wood away from the fire.
- Clear the campfire area down to bare soil.
- Keep your campfire safe and small, especially when it’s windy.
- Never leave your campfire unattended.
- Drown all campfires and charcoal with water and dirt, stir until ashes are cold to the touch.
- Do not bury coals as they can smolder and re-ignite later.
- Make sure your fire is dead out before leaving.
- The use of fireworks of any kind is strictly prohibited on all National Forest lands.
When planning a trip to your National Forest, KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. For fire restrictions and other fire information for recreation sites in New Mexico, log on to http://www.nmfireinfo.com/ Additional fire information for the Southwest Area is available at http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/index.htm
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