05/05/2026
***BURN BAN REMINDER***
BURN BAN ENACTED FOR CITY OF BELEN
Effective April 6th, 2026 the City of Belen Fire Chief is enacting a burn ban for the City of Belen in conjunction with Valencia County, Rio Communities fire districts and statewide fire restrictions set by the State Forester.
These restrictions include-
1) Open burning - to include agricultural or debris
2) Fireworks
3) Campfires
4) Welding/Grinding in areas where vegetation is present
5) Smoking in areas where vegetation is present
Items allowed-
1) Propane grills
2) Propane heaters (not on the ground near vegetation)
Restrictions are expected to last until the end of June, and potentially into July based on the arrival of seasonal monsoons.
Citations will be issued based on the following:
Red Flag Day- Automatic Citation
High Wind/Fire Weather- Automatic Citation
Non Warning Days- 1st offense warning, subsequent offense - Citation
Read the full order below and please help us keep Belen safe.
