Due to increasing fire danger, the Village of Ruidoso, NM, has implemented Stage II fire restrictions effective immediately on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. These additional fire protections will remain in effect until officials determine that conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire.

Stage II Fire Restrictions

PROHIBITIONS:

Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or stove fire.
Smoking.
Using fireworks, explosives, or other incendiary devices.
Operating a chainsaw, or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine, is prohibited.
Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order.
Welding or operating acetylene or other torches with open flame.
Possessing or using a motor vehicle off roads on federal lands, except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway.
Violating any state law, that specifically concerns burning, fires, or that which is for the purpose of preventing or restricting the spread of fire

EXEMPTIONS:

There are a few, very specific exemptions from these prohibitions. Please contact the land manager for the area of interest, to see if you meet the criteria for an exemption.

EMERGENCY SIRENS:

If you hear the sirens tune your radio to 1490 AM Village of Ruidoso Community Radio.

VIOLATIONS:

Violations of these regulations are punishable as a Class B misdemeanor, by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both.