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Las Cruces declares extreme drought, restricts fireworks for 30 days
Summary
Facing severe drought conditions, the council adopted a 30-day proclamation restricting permissible fireworks to paved/barren areas or sites with readily available water, effective Dec. 7; staff said the restrictions are the most the city may lawfully impose under state statute.
The Las Cruces City Council on Dec. 1 declared extreme drought conditions within city limits and adopted a 30-day restriction on permissible fireworks, limiting use to paved or barren areas or locations with a readily accessible water source.
Division Chief Michael (Fire Marshal) told council the U.S. Drought Monitor classifies the city and most of Doña Ana County as in severe…
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