Stage 1 fire restrictions begin on the Lincoln National Forest
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Lincoln National Forest is implementing fire restrictions for visitors. Forest officials have entered stage one fire restrictions due to dry fuel conditions and an increased risk of wildfires across the forest. Under the restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal grills, and coal and wood stoves are only allowed in designated campsites or picnic areas where state-built rings or grills are provided. Campfires are not allowed at other camping sites.
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Meanwhile, stoves, lanterns or heaters fueled by propane or other liquid petroleum fuels may be used in areas cleared of flammable materials. Smoking is only allowed in cars, buildings, or developed recreation sites. As a reminder, fireworks are always prohibited on public lands.
The restrictions are implemented in these areas:
Smokey Bear Ranger District
Oak Grove Campground
Three Rivers Campground
Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground in Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek Picnic Area
Skyline Campground
Sacramento Ranger District
Trestle Recreation Area
James Canyon Campground
Karr Canyon Campground
Upper Karr Campground
Sleepy Grass Day Use Area
Sacramento Ranger District — Hosted Campgrounds
Saddle, Apache, Upper Fir, Lower Fir, Deerhead, Aspen, Pines, Slide, Black Bear, Sleepy Grass Silver, and Silver Overflow
Guadalupe Ranger District
Sitting Bull Falls Picnic Area
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