Defensible Space: Albuquerque vs Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
How do defensible space rules compare between Albuquerque, NM and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?
Albuquerque, NM
Bernalillo County
Albuquerque Fire Rescue and the IDO encourage defensible space around homes adjacent to the Sandia Mountains and Bosque Rio Grande wildland-urban interface, requiring clearing of dead vegetation and combustible materials within prescribed zones around structures.
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Bernalillo County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Albuquerque | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | 30 feet non-combustible | - |
| Zone 2 | 100 feet reduced fuel | - |
| WUI areas | Sandia foothills, Bosque | - |
| Lead agency | Albuquerque Fire Rescue | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Albuquerque FAQ
Can I cut Bosque cottonwoods for defensible space?
Mature cottonwoods are protected. Coordinate with Open Space Division and AFR before pruning. Dead branches and ladder fuels can be removed; live heritage trees usually cannot.
Is defensible space mandatory citywide?
Strict requirements apply only in mapped WUI areas. Other neighborhoods are encouraged but not required to clear vegetation, though general weed-abatement rules still apply.
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque FAQ
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