High Desert Living

Given the extreme heat and fire danger, the Fire Preparedness Committee requests that you please respect the danger.

Open Fires: Avoid use of open fires such as firepits unless a spark arrestor is used. On BBQs with open flames, keep away from the home and vegetation. Always have a hose or fire extinguisher available.

Fire Torches: Never use fire torches or firesticks to get rid of weeds. These techniques are only used by professional Forestry personnel in controlled situations, and not in our neighborhood.

Fireworks: Aerial fireworks are not allowed at any time in High Desert. If you hear any, call Security or 242-COPS or 911. 

Red Flag Days: On windy days and when Red Flag days have been declared, any use of outdoor fire should be avoided.

We cannot take any chances in our high-risk community located in this Wildland Urban Interface. While we may not be able to prevent wildfire started by nature, we can prevent those started inadvertently by careless use of fire. With proper precautions, we can protect our homes and neighborhoods through our actions. 

Please review and follow the City of Albuquerque Fire Restrictions on this page under Fire Safety Documentation!

Whereas we can't impose the same restrictions on the lots that interface with open arroyos, High Desert residents should consider it an issue for their own properties, including when they hire someone to do construction/maintenance (smoking and certain equipment).

Let's make this fire season and Fourth of July the safest ever for High Desert.