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Can I burn wood today in Albuquerque?
Short answer
Burn season runs October through February.
Whether today is a no-burn day is posted by the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health. Check before you light a fire:
Burn season
October through February
October through February
Gas or electric fireplace?
These rules are about burning wood.
These rules are about burning wood.
Planned a fire tonight? You still have options.
None of these burn wood.
Electric fireplace
Hangs on the wall or sits in an opening. Many plug into a regular outlet. No chimney, no permit.
Compare electric fireplacesGas logs
Real flames in your existing fireplace. You'll need a gas line and a pro to hook it up.
Already have a newer, cleaner stove?
Some areas let registered or certified stoves burn on certain days. Check the rules below.
How the rules work here
No-burn orders can be called from October to February. None has been needed since December 2006.
Where this comes from
Checked Nov 1, 2026. Rules change, so the agency's own page is always the final word. This isn't legal advice.