Resolution No. 8-2022 Montezuma County Fire Ban Suspension

RESOLUTION NO. 8

SUSPENSION OF BAN ON OPEN FIRES AND USE OF FIREWORKS


WHEREAS, Montezuma County Ordinance No. 2-2015 prohibits open fires and the use of fireworks in unincorporated areas of Montezuma County, except the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners, based upon competent evidence may by resolution suspend said ban from time to time to the degree and manner consistent with existing wildfire dangers; and

WHEREAS, competent evidence has been presented of sufficient moisture throughout Montezuma County temporarily reducing existing wildfire dangers to more normal conditions;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners that the ban on open fires and the use of fireworks is hereby suspended. The suspension shall continue in effect until canceled pursuant to Montezuma County Ordinance No.
2-2015.

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Red Flag Warning

RED FLAG WARNING in effect for Monday, August 3

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon- 8:00 pm on Monday, August 3.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Please help protect our county by staying fire aware and using extra caution.

Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction

Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction

  • Unincorporated Montezuma County: Fire ban in effect as of May 28.
  • Unincorporated Dolores County: Stage 1 Restrictions- effective July 31.
  • Town of DoloresBurn ban in effect as of May 28.
  • 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: Stage 1 restrictions- effective July 22.
  • San Juan National Forest: Stage 1 Restrictions, lower elevation zone only, as of July 30.
  • BLM – Tres Rios Field Office: Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect as of July 22.
  • Mesa Verde National Park: Stage 1 Restrictions as of July 23.

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

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Jim Candelaria (District 1)
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