Some Fire Restrictions Lifted
by John Weckerle
According to a press release received issued Thursday, fire restrictions on the Mountainair Ranger District and the Kiowa and
Rita Blanca National Grasslands effective Friday, June 26th were to have been lifted last Friday. Moisture and higher humidity have resulted in a decreased fire danger. The press release cautions those building campfires to use caution, including taking the following steps:
- 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 area down to bare soil.
- Keep your campfire safe and small, especially when it’s windy.
Never leave your campfire unattended. - Drown the fire with water & dirt, stir remains, add more water and
dirt, and stir again. - Do not bury coals as they can smolder and re-ignite later.
- Make sure your fire is dead out before leaving.
As always, fireworks of any kind are prohibited. For more information on fire restrictions in the Cibola National Forest, see their web site at www.fs.fed.us/r3/cibola.