FARMINGTON The Navajo Nation is under Stage 1 fire restrictions because of drought conditions and recent heavy wildfire activity across the tribal land.
The fire restrictions are outlined in an executive order signed on May 14 by Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and other officials, including Francis Holiday, acting director for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Navajo Region. The Navajo Nation has already experienced several fires this year that have threatened homes, farms, wildlife and other areas, the release states.
On May 2, the Salt Creek Fire was detected in northwest Shiprock. It eventually burned 422 acres of Russian olive, salt cedar, brush and grass.