Northern NM Monuments Enter Fire Ban

Starting this morning at 8 AM, northern New Mexico’s top national monuments are hitting stage two fire restrictions — a full ban on campfires, charcoal grills, wood stoves, and any open flame until September 30. Affected areas include Bandelier, Fort Union, Pecos, and Valles Caldera. Propane and petroleum stoves are still allowed — but only three feet from flammables. Smoking’s limited to cars or buildings, welding’s banned, and off-road vehicle use is prohibited unless on designated trails. Officials are going all-in to prevent human-caused wildfires and protect both nature and nearby communities. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6572d2919bb5d0a5