List Of Las Cruces’ Banned, Approved Fireworks
The Las Cruces Fire Department would like to remind citizens how to safely and legally use fireworks this season. With the 4th of July holiday a month away, special precaution should be taken this year during this extreme drought situation.
Due to the drought, the City of Las Cruces has banned the use of all fireworks within areas that are covered wholly or in part by timber, brush, or native grass. The City has authorized limited use of permissible fireworks, as listed below, to areas within city boundaries that are paved, barren, or areas that have a readily accessible water source. Permissible fireworks allowed to be purchased and discharged are ground and hand-held sparkling, and smoking devices:
-Cone Fountains
-Crackling devices
-Cylindrical fountains
-Illuminating torches
-Toy smoke devices
-Wheels
Fireworks prohibited for possession, sale or use in the city limits are aerial and ground audible devices such as:
-Aerial spinners
-Helicopters
-Mines
-Missile-type rockets
-Roman candles
-Shells
-Stick-type rockets
-Chasers
-Firecrackers
Fireworks purchased outside of Las Cruces may be prohibited within the city, and if possessed or discharged within the city limits may result in citations or fines. The Las Cruces Fire Department wants the citizens to have a safe and happy 4th of July holiday by following a few firework safety guidelines. They include:
-Keep a water supply-a garden hose and a bucket -handy in case of fire.
-Fireworks may not be sold to anyone under 16 years old.
-Fireworks may not be sold to anyone who is intoxicated.
-Be aware that extreme drought conditions have left grasses and weeds susceptible to fire.
-Keep in mind the hour of usage and be considerate of your neighbors.
-Never let children light fireworks.
-Use fireworks outdoors only and keep them away from combustibles and busy areas.
-Light only one item at a time and move away from it.
-Purchase fireworks only from a licensed vendor.
-Follow all label directions carefully and use common sense.
-And please help keep Las Cruces beautiful by cleaning up debris from fireworks.
For more information on fireworks, and fireworks safety, call the Las Cruces Fire Department at (575) 528-4150. The TTY number is (575) 528-4211.
Source: Las Cruces Fire Dept.
