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Can I burn wood today in Albuquerque?
Current wood-burning rules for Albuquerque & Bernalillo County, New Mexico, from the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health.
Rules checked on the agency's official site
Short answer
Burn season runs October through February.
Whether today is a no-burn day is posted by the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health. Check before you light a fire:
October through February
These rules are about burning wood.
Albuquerque & Bernalillo County wood-burning rules at a glance
| Area covered | Albuquerque and Bernalillo County |
|---|---|
| Enforced by | City of Albuquerque Environmental Health |
| Burn season | October through February |
| On a no-burn day | No-burn orders can be called from October to February. None has been needed since December 2006. |
| Who gets a pass | No exemptions listed in our check. |
| Buying or installing a stove | Not covered in our check yet. Ask the agency. |
| Selling a home with a stove | No home-sale requirement found in our check. |
| The rule | 20.11.22 NMAC |
| Official daily status | Today's burn / no-burn status |
| Phone | 505-768-2876 |
| Last checked |
Planned a fire tonight? You still have options.
None of these burn wood.
Electric fireplace
Hangs on the wall or sits in an opening. Many plug into a regular outlet. No chimney, no permit.
Compare electric fireplacesGas logs
Real flames in your existing fireplace. You'll need a gas line and a pro to hook it up.
Already have a newer, cleaner stove?
Some areas let registered or certified stoves burn on certain days. Check the rules below.
How the rules work here
No-burn orders can be called from October to February. None has been needed since December 2006.
Where this comes from
Checked Nov 1, 2026. Rules change, so the agency's own page is always the final word. This isn't legal advice.