New Mexico forester lifts statewide fire restrictions after recent rains

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 281

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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New Mexico State Forester Laura McCarthy announced Monday that she is rescinding fire restrictions on state lands after recent rainfall statewide alleviated risk of wildfire ignition and spread.

Late-season monsoons in recent weeks mean that New Mexico has seen more than twice as much rain as average in September. Forecasters are predicting even more rainfall, along with potential flooding, throughout most of the state Monday through late Tuesday.

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