News Release

Stage 2 (Elevated) Fire Restrictions

Date: May 29, 2024
Contact: William Uphouse, [phone]

EMERGENCY CLOSURE ORDER
STAGE 2 (ELEVATED) FIRE RESTRICTIONS
ISSUED May 28, 2024
EFFECTIVE May 29, 2024

Park and Fire managers at Guadalupe Mountains NP have been assessing local fire danger factors as seasonal fire severity has been increasing. Culberson and Hudspeth Counties in Texas have been in long term drought. Current Energy Release Component observations have been trending between the 90th Percentile and 97th Percentile, which is above average, and the current trend is predicted to continue moving upwards. After careful consideration, and in accordance with 36 CFR, Chapter 1, Parts 1-7 authorized by Title 54 USC, § 100751(a), and due to these extreme wildfire conditions, the following Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will be implemented at
Guadalupe Mountains National Park:

• No use of fire, charcoal, or propane grills within the park. (36 CFR §2.13),
• No outdoor smoking throughout the park, except inside personal vehicles (36 CFR §2.21 and §2.13),

This temporary closure will be lifted when wildland fire conditions improve at the park or within the region. For further information, please contact Acting Superintendent William C. Uphouse at [phone] or by email at [e-mail]