Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction

• Unincorporated Montezuma County: Fire ban in effect as of May 28.
• Unincorporated Dolores County: All restrictions lifted as of September 16.
• Town of Dolores:  Burn ban in effect as of May 28.
  • Ordinance 536 – Open Fires (PDF)
• Town of Mancos: No open fires or fireworks.
• City of Cortez: Open fires by permit only. Contact Planning & Building Department at (970) 564-4016.
• Ute Mountain Ute Tribe: Stage 1 Restrictions
• Southern Ute Tribe: All restrictions lifted as of September 17.
• San Juan National Forest: All restrictions lifted as of September 16.
• BLM – Tres Rios Field Office: All restrictions lifted as of September 16.
• Mesa Verde National Park: Stage 1 Restrictions in effect year round.

Please use caution when using anything that could cause a spark or fire, even when no restrictions are in effect.