By KRWG News
New Mexico – SANTA FE, N.M. (KRWG) Gov. Susana Martinez is asking New Mexicans to refrain from using fireworks because of the threat from wildfires.
Martinez said Monday that state law doesn't give the governor the power to ban the use of all fireworks statewide. Some local governments have imposed restrictions on certain fireworks during the upcoming July Fourth holiday.
The state forester has implemented fire restrictions that prohibit the use of fireworks on lands outside of municipalities except for tribal and federal property.
Martinez said there is no reason to buy, sell or use personal fireworks in New Mexico this summer because of the high risk of wildfires.
She recommends that New Mexicans attend public fireworks displays or celebrate the July Fourth holiday without fireworks.
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