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Drought in New Mexico

Fire Information

Drought and wildfire risk are linked – dry conditions lead to increased fuel (dry grass, dead trees).  Additionally, weather patterns during drought often enhance wildfire risks – wind, low humidity, low precipitation.  For information regarding national and state level wildfire risk and development visit the National Interagency Fire Center and New Mexico State Forestry websites.

 

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Courtesy of the National Interagency Fire Center and the New Mexico - Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department

New Mexico State Parks Division - Fire Restrictions

Courtesy of New Mexico State Parks Division