Raton Fire & Emergency Services
127 Clark Ave.
Raton, NM 87740
575-575-2708
PUBLIC SERVICE ANOUNCEMENT
City wide Burn Restrictions
The City of Raton has, as part of their City Ordinances, Fire Restrictions. These restrictions are in force year round and do not require a special decree to activate. These restrictions apply to the Raton City and the Extra Territorial Zone (ETZ).
These ordinances limit;
The Storage of Flammable and Combustible Materials,
Open Burning,
Recreational Fires,
Open Area burning (None allowed within 50 feet of any structure)
Open Burning within an approved container (None within 15 feet any structure)
Bar-B-Qs (Must be 10 feet distance or greater from any structure)
All Fires require – Attendance – Fire Extinguisher or Water Hose
Permits are required for;
Bonfire
Recreational Fires
Range Management
Weed Control
Additional Restrictions or Bans may be imposed if conditions warrant.
For areas outside the Raton City limits or the ETZ, contact the Colfax County Fire Marshal’s Office at 575-245-3473. For any additional information call the Raton Fire Department at (575) 445-2708
June 9, 2017
