Apache and Navajo Counties welcome all visitors to the White Mountains and Mogollon Rim Country. Just a reminder that both counties have enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. There are no campfires or open burning allowed, smoking should be inside an enclosed building or vehicle and for Navajo County NO fireworks!

We wish everyone a safe Memorial Day Weekend and wish to thank the men an women of our Armed Forces past, present and future for their service!!

Most if not all of Northeast Arizona will be under Stage 1 fire restrictions at 12:01 A.M. May 23rd. Stage 1 restrictions prohibit building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire. Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. This will include all unicorporated areas of Navajo and Apache Counties as well as State  and Federal Lands. Most cities and towns will also be under restrictions of some type.

Navajo County and State Lands do not permit the use of any and all fireworks during Fire Restrictions. And fireworks are never allowed on National Forest lands.While most agencies have similar restrictions there may be some variances, please check with the specific jurisdiction if you have any questions.  All Open Burn Permits issued by Navajo County are suspended until further notice. Fire restriction exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for any fire started.

And if in doubt, put it out!!

A trough of low pressure will bring gusty southwest winds to Northern Arizona today. Critical Fire Weather conditions are expected to develop across Northwest Arizona from the combination of gusty winds and low relative humidity.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 8 PM again today!

Dry and breezy weather will continue on Friday with Critical Fire Weather conditions possible for the weekend in much of Northern Arizona. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect.

Winds out of the southwest at 15 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 40 MPH.

Please exercise extreme caution with smoking, flamable tools, cooking equipment or combustable engines.  We want all of our residents and visitors to be safe during these Critical Fire Weather days.