Valencia County Issues No Burn Day and Flags Election Mailings Error

Valencia County's official website carried an emergency public-safety alert designating January 2, 2026, a NO BURN DAY, notifying residents of restrictions on open burning, agricultural burns, and other outdoor fires. The top-of-page emergency banner read: “EMERGENCY ALERT January 2, 2026 is a NO Burn Day. Read On...” The alert appeared on the county landing page and within the Bureau of Elections section, where county notices and public alerts are routinely posted.

The county’s online landing page serves as a central hub for several resident services, including election notices, absentee voting details, and voter services. Early voting locations displayed on the site include the Belen Community Center, Bosque Farms Public Library, Pueblo of Isleta Veteran's Center, and the Valencia County Administration Offices in Los Lunas. Those resources are presented alongside the emergency banner so residents can access public-safety advisories and election information in one place.

In addition to the burn restriction alert, the county posted a separate notice describing a vendor printing error that affected election mailings. The county page indicates the error relates to mailings sent to voters; the notice does not provide further specifics online. The presence of both public-safety and election notices on the same county pages means residents relying on mailed election materials should consult the site for updates and any follow-up instructions from the Bureau of Elections.

For community members, the NO BURN DAY declaration has immediate implications for property owners, farmers, and anyone who conducts outdoor burns. The county posts such alerts to advise residents about actions that could be restricted or prohibited during high-risk conditions. At the same time, the printing error notice could affect those who depend on timely mailed information about absentee voting and other election services.

Transparency in local government communications matters for public safety and civic participation. Residents should review the county landing page and the Bureau of Elections section for current notices, confirm early voting locations and hours if planning to vote in person, and follow any county guidance on absentee-ballot procedures if they rely on mailings. The county website remains the posted source for updates and any corrective notices related to the printing error or additional public-safety advisories.