Otero County, NM Slash Pit

09/01/2026

📢 **REMINDER!**

The Slash Pit will be CLOSED this Saturday, September 5th, in observance of Labor Day.

We apologize for the late reminder and appreciate your understanding!

🇺🇸 We hope everyone has a safe, happy, and enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎉

Thank you, and we’ll see you next Saturday!

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Otero County Emergency Services

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07/24/2026

🚨 Attention Otero County Residents 🚨

Please take a moment to read the letter below regarding the current Burn Restrictions in Otero County.

These restrictions are in place to help reduce the risk of wildfires and protect our communities, first responders, and natural resources. We encourage everyone to review the information carefully and do their part to help keep Otero County safe.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

06/16/2026

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
In observance of Juneteenth, the slash pit will be CLOSED ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH.

We will resume our normal operating schedule and be OPEN ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Cloudcroft, Mayhill & Ruidoso Community News!

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06/16/2026

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
In observance of Juneteenth, the slash pit will be CLOSED ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH.

We will resume our normal operating schedule and be OPEN ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Cloudcroft, Mayhill & Ruidoso Community News!

06/15/2026

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! 🇺🇸

In observance of Independence Day, the slashpit will be CLOSED ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH.🇺🇸

We will resume our normal operating schedule and be OPEN ON SATURDAY, JULY 11TH.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday!
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05/21/2026

Good Afternoon!
Just a reminder the Slash Pit will be closed this weekend (May 23,2026) for Memorial Day Weekend. We will open back up Saturday (May 30, 2026) at 9AM. Please give our office a call if you any questions. Thank you and have a great and safe Memorial Day Weekend!
575-439-2612
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04/07/2026

🚨Attention!!🚨
The slash pit will be closed on the following dates:
For Memorial Day - May 23, 2026
For Juneteenth - June 20, 2026
For the 4th of July - July 4, 2026
For Labor Day - September 5, 2026
The opening day for the slash pit season is April 25, 2026
The closing day for the slash pit season will be October 24, 2026.
If you have any questions, please give our office a call at 575-439-2612.

04/02/2026

‼️Attention‼️
The slashpit season will start Saturday April 25, 2026. Hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm.
If you have any questions please give us a call at 575-439-2612. See you then!

03/23/2026

Good Morning!
We've been seeing some posts about when the slash pit will be open for the season. As of right now we are looking at the END of April. We will post a date as it gets closer. The slash pit WILL NOT be open April 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience! If you have any questions, please give our office a call at 575-439-2612. Thank you!

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03/05/2026

🚩Red Flag Day! No Burning on Thursday March 5, 2026!🚩
If you have any questions please call the Office of Emergency Services (575) 439-2612. Thank you!