Outdoor burning rules in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 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.
Open burning in Los Ranchos regulated under NMAC 14.10.5 (state open burning rule) and Bernalillo County Air Quality regulations. The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board restricts open burning. Burn days must be verified before any burning.
NMED Air Quality Bureau and NMAC 14.10.5 regulate outdoor burning statewide. Burning garbage, construction debris, and plastic is always prohibited. Los Ranchos may prohibit all outdoor burning except recreational fires. Agricultural burning may require NMED notification. County burn bans during drought override local rules. New Mexico’s arid climate and high winds make outdoor burning a significant fire risk. Use city green waste collection or transfer stations for yard waste.
NMED violation: $100 to $10,000/day. Burn ban violation: $300 to $500. City fines vary.
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