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Some Black Hills, S.D., campground operators say their businesses have been hurt by the ban on campfires and charcoal grills imposed during this summer’s drought. Doug Carrick of Wolf Camp in Keystone says camping isn’t really camping without a campfire. …

Extreme fire danger brought on by ongoing drought prompted New Mexico’s land commissioner to immediately ban fireworks, smoking and open fires on state trust lands. Commissioner Ray Powell says the severe drought conditions can lead to catastrophic wildfires when combined …