Council approves resolution authorizing fire chief to implement staged fire restrictions

Jan 8, 2026

The council moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the fire chief to impose staged fire restrictions, align town restrictions with Taos County, and suspend acceptance of slash for local burning while restrictions are in effect; staff said the restriction can be rescinded and noted a 120‑day implementation reference in the discussion.

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The council voted to adopt a resolution authorizing the fire chief to implement staged fire restrictions, including halting acceptance of locally gathered slash for burning while restrictions are in effect. S2 introduced the resolution and S1 explained the staged approach.

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