New Mexico's Carson National Forest implements fire restrictions

TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions across the Carson Nation Forest. The hope is to prevent wildfires.Stage 1 restrictions mean fires, campfires, charcoal grills, and wood stoves are only allowed in developed campsites and picnic areas with permanent fire rings or grills built by the Forest Service. Campfires are not allowed at dispersed camping sites on the west side of the forest. New Mexico eyes stricter rules for clean cars an