Las Cruces Firework safety and
instructions
June is coming to an end, here comes July, people are getting
ready for some of the best fun of the summer season. The month starts off with
a bang July 4th, we celebrate the great country we live in with fireworks,
barbeque, family and friends. Living in New Mexico means that we have to be
especially careful not to start any fires while celebrating Independence Day,
many areas of the state are very dry. There are certain rules and regulations
on lighting fireworks in New Mexico and they differ depending on where you live
in the state. Before lighting any fireworks check with the county you live in
to see what is and is not allowed. Firework stands have to abide by the local laws
so buy local and shoot the fireworks off in the same county you bought them in.
I’ve gone ahead and looked into what is being allowed in the Las Cruces city limits
as well as Dona Ana county. The fireworks that can be bought and sold are
ground and hand held sparkling and smoking devices only. Examples of some of
these fireworks are cone fountains, crackling devices, cylindrical fountains,
flitter sparklers, illuminator torches, smoke devices, and wheels (Ramirez S.).
Things that are not allowed are aerial fireworks (the ones that shoot into the
sky); aerial spinners, roman candles, helicopters, chargers, and firecrackers
(Ramirez S.). This year firework stands will be inspected more to ensure that
local laws are enforced (Ramirez S.) and firework sales end July 6th.
When lighting your own fireworks, try to only light them on paved areas or
barren land, make sure to have water available in case a fire does occur, and
by no means should children (under 16) be left unsupervised with fireworks
around (Ramirez S.). Make sure to light fireworks one at a time, and never
light off fireworks if you are inebriated (toasted, drunk, borracho, loaded or
otherwise impaired)(Ramirez S.)
If you don’t want to buy and light
off your own fireworks for the 4th there are some great events you can attend
locally to celebrate. Concerts and fireworks will be held in Las Cruces at the
public schools sports complex also known as the field of dreams (Las Cruces
events). There is parking available at Mayfield high school, Picacho middle
school, and at the stadium (Las Cruces events). Do not bring your RV’s,
trailers, personal fireworks, grills, or pets as none are allowed. This is a
free event and all are encouraged to attend the activities going on throughout
the day. Youth activities start at noon and when day turns to night the evening
is completed by a firework display at 10 (Las Cruces events). Make sure to be
safe and have fun on this 4th of July!
Ramirez, S.
(n.d.). Fireworks sales for Fourth of July holiday begin Saturday. Retrieved
June 23, 2015.
Las cruces events calendar. (n.d.). Retrieved June 23,
2015.
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