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The restrictions go into effect today and will cover non-municipal, nonfederal and non-tribal lands in all but seven northwestern counties, according to the state Forestry Division and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.

The restrictions prohibit campfires and limit opening burning, including the burning of cropland, rangeland, debris and slash piles. People conducting burns must notify their local fire department, monitor the burn at all times and secure the burn at the end of the day.

Smoking is allowed only in enclosed vehicles or buildings, developed recreational sites or while stopped in an area free of all flammable material for at least three feet in all directions.

Fireworks are prohibited on all state and private wildlands outside city or tribal jurisdictions. Wildland include property covered by timber, brush, grass, grain or other flammable vegetation.

Fire restrictions were put in place earlier this year on the Cibola and Lincoln national forests, the Kiowa and Rita Blanca national grasslands and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Bernalillo County also instituted a ban on burning in unincorporated areas.