Fire, fireworks restrictions continue despite rainfall - Silvercity Daily Press

Most of New Mexico under fireworks ban as drought conditions continue

Fireworks (Getty Images)New Mexico is hoping for less bang, less fire this Fourth of July, with much of the state under restrictions for fires and several bans on fireworks beyond public displays. While heavy rains on Thursday threatened communities along the burn scars, Independence Day is forecast to be mostly sunny and hot for nearly all of New Mexico. More than 90% of the state is experiencing some level of drought, according to the U.S. Dro…

Fire, fireworks restrictions continue despite rainfall - Silvercity Daily Press

The Hurley Town Council passed a resolution that declares a Stage 2 drought and related fire restrictions during a Wednesday special meeting. According to Hurley Town Clerk Darlene McBride, the declaration was made to conform to ongoing restrictions across Grant County. Silver City, Bayard and Santa Clara have ongoing Stage 2 drought fire restrictions as well. Restrictions include use and sale of aerial fireworks due to lack of moisture, as well…