NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Fourth of July is approaching swiftly, and if you want to celebrate with fireworks, it’s important to know what is, and isn’t, allowed in New Mexico. There are even ways to report people who aren’t following the rules.
Many types of fireworks aren’t allowed around the state, like mines, rocket-type products, firecrackers, and Roman candles. If you see someone using illegal fireworks, you’re encouraged to report them. These reporting avenues exist because unregulated, unsupervised firework usage could lead to structure, or wild, fires.
See below for a list of phone numbers used to report the use of restricted fireworks:
To report illegal fireworks in Santa Fe, call 505-428-3710.
If you live in Albuquerque, you’ll be asked to select the exact address of the illegal firework-users at this link. Additionally, there’s a tip line for Bernalillo County at 505-798-7000.
In Roswell, residents can call 575-624-6770 to submit a report.
If you’re in Rio Rancho, you can report illegal fireworks by calling 505-891-7226.
To report illegal fireworks in Los Alamos, call 505-662-8222.
Las Cruces residents and visitors can call 575-526-0795 to report illegal fireworks.
If you’re in Farmington, call 505-334-6622 to make a report.
Illegal fireworks use can result in a fine of up to $500, a mandatory court appearance, and up to 90 days in jail. Fireworks bought from retail stores and stands within city limits are legal. The label will most likely read “warning” if the fireworks are illegal and will read “caution” if the fireworks are legal.
