COUNTY News:
By order of the Los Alamos Fire Department effective immediately, Los Alamos County is under Stage II Fire Restrictions per the County Fire Prevention Code, Title 22. The Kiwanis Fireworks Show for the 4th of July is still scheduled.
The following acts are prohibited under Stage II Restrictions until further notice:
- Building or maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, or stove fire on public or private land. Propane grills can be used.
- Smoking. Smoking is allowed in vehicles, homes, and on paved/cleared surfaces only.
- Using fireworks, explosives or other incendiary devices in unapproved areas. Fireworks can only be used on paved/barren areas with adequate extinguishment capabilities.
- Operating a chainsaw in a forested area, or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine, is prohibited.
- Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine in forested areas without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order.
- Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame in forested areas. Permit for specific uses can be obtained.
- Discharging firearms except where permitted by the Los Alamos Fire Marshal.
Stage II Exemptions:
Persons with a written permit from the State Forestry Office 505.476.3353 or LAFD Fire Marshal’s office 505.662.8305 that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
Violations of these restrictions are punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
These orders will remain in effect until rescinded. Residents will be advised if/when these conditions change. Contact the Los Alamos County Fire Department at 505.662.8301 with any questions.