March 6, 2025 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2025
Contact: Ephriam Dickson, ephriam_dickson@nps.gov
Preventative Measures Implemented Due to Increased Fire Danger
CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Due to high to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement the following preventative measures beginning on March 5, 2025:
- Fire, charcoal, and propane grills are prohibited;
- Smoking is prohibited, except inside personal vehicles; and
- Open flames and cooking stoves are prohibited in the backcountry.
The increased fire danger is due to prolonged hot, dry, and windy weather. These factors result in extremely dry vegetation that is highly susceptible to even the smallest spark.
These measures will be in effect until the fire danger subsides.
NM Fire Info 
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