By KRWG News And Partners
The Las Cruces Fire Department has issued an open burning ban within the city limits effective Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
Southern New Mexico, to include the City of Las Cruces, is experiencing severe to extreme drought conditions as indicated by the National Weather Service. Such conditions pose a fire hazard and a significant threat to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city.
The Las Cruces Fire Department has determined that it is necessary to restrict open burning within the municipal boundaries.
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