Is there a fire restriction in Valencia County today?
New Mexico · Tuesday, October 13, 2026
From the notice
Open burning, campfires, fireworks, welding/grinding, smoking are prohibited.
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New Mexico fire restrictions today
- Burn ban
- Partial / advisory
- No ban
- Red flag / fire weather
Nearby counties
None of the 8 closest counties has a fire restriction.
Questions about burning in Valencia County
Is there a burn ban in Valencia County today?
Yes. New Mexico Forestry Division (EMNRD) and the Southwest Coordination Group lists Valencia County as “County fire restrictions in effect”. Status checked Oct 13, 4:31 PM MDT.
Can I burn trash or brush in Valencia County?
Not while the burn ban is in effect. County burn bans in New Mexico prohibit most outdoor burning; read the county's order for exceptions (for example, approved grills or permitted agricultural burns).
Who issues burn bans in New Mexico?
County commissions set fire restrictions on private and county land and the Forestry Division maps them; national forests, BLM land and tribes set their own Stage 1 or Stage 2 restrictions, which we show as partial for the county. Cities can have stricter rules.
Where does this information come from?
From New Mexico Forestry Division (EMNRD) and the Southwest Coordination Group's official county burn-ban map, refreshed every hour on Burn Ban Today, plus Red Flag Warnings from the National Weather Service. Confirm with the Valencia County offices or your local fire department before burning.