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The Open Burn Program regulates all open outdoor burning of weeds and debris in order to limit the emissions of air contaminants. Any burning of material outdoors (such as trash, construction materials, tree limbs, leaves, and grass) is prohibited unless a burn permit is obtained, although there are exemptions to the requirement to obtain a burn permit. Typically, residential open burning is restricted to the burning of weeds on the property. It is recommended that a continuous water source or fire extinguisher be available.
On winter No-Burn advisory days that are Red, no open burning is allowed. Burn hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. October 1st through March 31st, and 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. April 1st through September 30th. Prior to burning, you must call the Environmental Health Department's burn line at (505) 768-BURN (768-2876) AND the Fire Department burn line at (505) 768-4200 and confirm that it is an okay to burn day with both entities.
At any time the Albuquerque Fire Department can request that you end your burning activities.
Burn permits are only issued for certain activities. After a person has been issued a burn permit they shall call for permission before beginning to burn. The local fire department and the Air Quality Division will deny permission based on current weather conditions. Burning will be restricted during burn-restricted periods or high-pollution days from October 1 through February 29, although special cases can exist.