Fire Department
Weed Burning in Corrales
As always, there is no smoking of any kind including electronic cigarettes in the Bosque, no camp fires. lighters or Barbeque grills. The Bosque is a fire free environment. For information on all rules and information pertaining to the Bosque CLICK HERE
BURNING RULES
· Burn hours on designated burn days can be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and may be shortened or canceled based on weather conditions
· Call 505-899-9819 to verify that it is a “burn day” and register your address.
· Burn only dried vegetation, not household trash, construction debris or paper.
· Burn only a small pile: three feet diameter by one foot high.
· Clear the site and pile at least 25 feet from the nearest flammable items … 50 feet is even better.
· Fill your garden hose and stretch it to the burn site.
· Have a rake or shovel nearby.
· An adult must be with the fire at all times.
· Choose a burn site that will not send smoke to your neighbor’s home or across a roadway.
· If the winds pick up, extinguish the fire.
· Make sure the fire is out cold to the touch.
Citizens that need to burn for agricultural purposes, such as planting or harvesting of crops, for ceremonial, or recreational burning, need to obtain a special permit the form can be downloaded by clicking here if you have questions call 505-898-7501.
The use of barbecue grills for cooking at home is allowed. The use of commercially purchased propane, natural gas or wood outdoor fireplaces is allowed as along as it is not windy, in an area cleared of vegetation and must have a spark arresting screen. All barbecue grills and outdoor fireplaces fires must be turned off and if wood or charcoal completely out cold to the touch when not being monitored. NEVER dump hot ashes on the ground or put in a trash can.
Emergency Planning for your Family and Animals
Everyone needs an emergency plan for their family and animals, this plan should include evacuation, shelter-in-place and a communication plan. The presentation presented to the community can be found HERE. To access the animal evacuation plan and in take forms, if you need to bring animals to a designated shelter CLICK HERE If you have questions on the presentation, need assistance with defensible space to help make your property more fire resistance or would like to schedule a neighborhood please contact the fire station. Chief Martinez or Deputy Chief Lattin will be happy to help you.
