New Mexico forester lifts restrictions as fire danger eases

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s state forester on Monday lifted fire restrictions that had been imposed in the spring due to extreme wildfire danger, saying summer rains were bringing relief.Still, State Forester Laura McCarthy warned that some parts of New Mexico remain dry and that people should be cautious with any use of fire and fireworks. Carson National Forest reopening some areas to public"New Mexicans are living through historic climate change that is becoming our new nor