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Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Request for Public Assistance Download Request for Public Assistance (PDF) Request for Public Assistance Notice Date: March 1, 2026 To: Montezuma County Residents and Visitors Subject: Wildfire Prevention Needed The Open Fire Ban in Montezuma County under Ordinance Number 02‑2015 requires that citizens and visitors be cautious and responsible with open fires, and maintain control of all fires to prevent them from becoming out of control. Any planned controlled burning requires the property owner or agent to call the Cortez Communication Center at (970) 565‑8454 before burning, to verify that no Red Flag Weather or High Wind Warnings have been

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March 6, 2026 9:24 am

Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office EMERGENCY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Download Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (PDF) Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Notice Date: March 1, 2026 To: Montezuma County Residents and Visitors Subject: Evacuation Preparedness Emergencies such as wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters can occur at any time.The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office asks for your assistance in planning and preparing forsituations that may require evacuation from your home. Everyone can help by pre‑planning and being prepared by considering the following steps: Watch weather reports and stay aware during daily activities throughout the year. Prepare a plan for where you could move and store valuable property—vehicles, RVs,

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March 6, 2026 9:10 am

BLM Phils World Motorized Closures and Re-Routes Map

PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASE   Date:       February 4, 2026 To:           Montezuma County Residents and Visitors Subject:  BLM Phils World Motorized Closures and Re-Routes Map   The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has announced a Motorized Road Closure and Re-route with the Phils World Recreational Area located north of Colorado Highway 160 between County Road 30 and County Road L in Montezuma County, effective January 28, 2026. The map of the area effected has been placed with this notice on the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office website.  The Avenza map is geofenced, meaning that it can be downloaded to a smart phone

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February 4, 2026 2:21 pm

The Dolores Ranger District is planning a couple prescribed burns this fall potentially looking to start the week of September 22nd (this is all pending favorable conditions and smoke limitations).

The Dolores Ranger District is planning a couple prescribed burns this fall potentially looking to start the week of September 22nd (this is all pending favorable conditions and smoke limitations).Fall broadcast plans:•Salter/Carlyle: 1,660 acres located 15 miles east of Cahone, near Salter Y along (NFSR) 510 just south of (NFRS) 514 – Salter Units 32, 33, 39, 41•Boggy Draw: 1,577 acres located 5 miles northeast of Dolores, along (NFSR) 527 near the junction of (NFRS) 257a – Boggy Draw Units 25A, 25B, 25CPrimary fuels consist of ponderosa pine and Gambel oak understory and will be implemented utilizing both UAS and

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September 12, 2025 9:10 am
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