 No one, it seems, is getting cited for illegal fireworks use in Albuquerque. KOAT TV's Brianna Albizu explains. 1,258 of those calls were made. Legal expert John Day says every city has different laws governing fireworks, and in Albuquerque, it can be harsh. The reality is that even though these ordinances are on the books and they have some teeth to them, it's pretty rare that they're actually enforced.