Entire State Under Fire Restrictions

KOB - TV SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - State officials are imposing fire restrictions across much of New Mexico because dry conditions and high winds have resulted in extreme fire danger. The restrictions in all but four northern New Mexico counties will go into effect Saturday at 8 a.m. The restrictions apply to fireworks, smoking, campfires and open fires in 29 out of the 33 counties. The secretary of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, John Bemis, says some areas of the state have not seen appreciable moisture in as many as 150 days. Bemis is urging people to follow the restrictions to protect lives and property in their communities. Read full story here: News New Mexico

Entire State Under Fire Restrictions