News Release

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions begin on Monday 6/1/2020 in Petroglyph National Monument

Date: June 1, 2020
Contact: Nancy Hendricks

As a result of the very high fire danger Petroglyph National Monument Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented. Restrictions include no campfires nor smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions will be in effect starting at 8:00 am on Monday, June 1, 2020 and will be enforced until rescinded by Superintendent Nancy Hendricks. Park officials feel that the risk to public safety and structures within park boundaries and neighboring communities from a human-caused fire is great enough that these restrictions are necessary. The following acts will be prohibited starting at 8:00 am, Monday June 1, 2020 in Petroglyph National Monument until further notice: 

1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove fire, including within a developed recreation site or improved site (36 CFR 2.13(a)].

Exception: The use of liquid petroleum or LPG fueled stoves, lanterns, or heating devices are allowed only at parking lots and/or picnic areas at Las Imágenes Visitor Center, Rinconada Canyon Trailhead, Volcanoes Day Use Area or Boca Negra if such devices meet the fire underwriter's specifications for safety.Exception: This prohibition does not apply to fire suppression forces engaged in firefighting activities.

1. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle (36 CFR 2.21(a)]

2. Welding or operating acetylene or other torches with an open flame is prohibited.

3. Operating or using any internal combustion engine off paved or graveled roads is prohibited. No off-road vehicle use is allowed in the park. Generators are allowed if equipped with an approved spark arresting device and used in an area that is barren or clear of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the generator.

4. The use of all firearms and explosives are prohibited, including but not limited to, fuses or blasting caps, fireworks, rockets, exploding targets, and tracers or incendiary ammunition. The possession of explosives in the park is prohibited.

Violation of the above, prohibited acts is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 and/or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.For information concerning fire restrictions at Petroglyph National Monument call Chief Ranger Dale Kissner [phone] or Fire Management Officer Kevin Parrish [phone] ext. 35.