Outdoor burning rules in Bernalillo County, NM — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue regulates open burning in unincorporated areas. Dry weed piles max 3 ft diameter x 2 inches high allowed without permit. Burn hours 10 AM to 3 PM. Must call Open Burning Hotline (505) 468-7200 before burning. No burning of leaves, grass clippings, refuse, or waste.
Open burning in unincorporated Bernalillo County is regulated by Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue. Burning of dry weeds in piles no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 inches high is permitted without a permit. Burn hours for dead and dry weeds and piled vegetative material are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Before burning, residents must call the Open Burning Hotline at (505) 468-7200. It is prohibited to burn leaves, grass clippings, green plants, refuse, paper, rubbish, animal waste, waste oil, vehicle interiors, or other materials producing noxious/toxic fumes or dense smoke.
NMED violation: $100 to $10,000/day. Burn ban violation: $300 to $500. City fines vary.
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