Valencia County declares mandatory No-Burn Day for January 17

Valencia County posted an emergency notice on its official website declaring January 17, 2026 a mandatory No-Burn Day, advising that open burning is prohibited for the date. The notice appears on the county’s site-wide banner and is highlighted in the county Alert Center as well as the Solid Waste and Environmental Health pages.

The county’s website lists contact points for alerts and the No-Burn Day advisory is shown prominently at the top of the Solid Waste page and on several department pages. The prominence of the notice across multiple county pages signals an active, countywide restriction that applies to residents and landowners across Valencia County for the day.

For locals, the immediate impact is practical and time-sensitive. Anyone planning to burn yard debris, brush, or other materials must postpone those activities for today. The county notice is the controlling instruction for residents, and the Alert Center and department pages are the designated channels for follow-up details and any updates or extensions. Those with planned controlled or agricultural burns should double-check county postings and contact listed alert points before proceeding.

No-Burn Days are a familiar tool in land and air management across the Southwest, used to reduce smoke, protect public health and limit the risk of fire spreading under certain weather or air quality conditions. For Valencia County, the emergency notice mechanism ensures public information is centralized on the county site and that the restriction is visible to residents who rely on the banner and department pages for local alerts.

Community members who rely on open burning as a seasonal disposal method will need to seek alternatives for today. Options include delaying burns until the restriction lifts, using municipal or commercial yard waste collection services where available, or storing material safely to avoid accumulation that could pose fire risk later. Check the county’s Solid Waste and Environmental Health pages for any listed guidance and for the contact points provided on the site if you need clarification.

The county’s use of its Alert Center and multiple department banners reflects an approach intended to reach residents broadly and quickly. For Valencia County residents, the immediate takeaway is straightforward: no open burning today, and consult the county’s official web pages and listed contacts for any updates or further instructions. The restriction’s duration and any additional advisories will be posted through those same channels.