Forest Service News Release: Ferris Fire area closure in effect
Ferris Fire area closure in effect Multiple roads and trails are closed until further notice due to an active wildfire Dolores, CO, June 28, 2026 — For the safety of firefighters and the public, the San Juan National Forest Dolores Ranger District has implemented a fire area closure in the vicinity of the Ferris Fire, […]
Forest Service News Release Three new fires now burning northwest of Dolores, CO
Three New Wildfires Burning Northwest of Dolores, Colorado No structures are threatened; continued growth expected Dolores, CO — June 27, 2026 Three new wildfires were reported today on the San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District, burning in both Dolores and Montezuma Counties. The cause is suspected to be lightning and will be confirmed by […]
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions go into effect Forest-wide June 12
Fire Restrictions Expand to Entire San Juan National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Go Into Effect Forest‑wide June 12 Durango, CO — June 10, 2026 Based on recent wildfire activity and persistent severe fire weather conditions, San Juan National Forest fire management staff will expand Stage 1 Fire Restrictions to include the entire San Juan […]
Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Report April – May 2026
Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Monthly Report – May 2026 Jail Operations During May 2026, the Montezuma County Detention Center housed a total of 131 inmates, bringing the year-to-date total to 698 inmates processed. State Prisoners Adult Male: 81 Adult Female: 33 Total State Prisoners: 114 Municipal (Cortez) Prisoners Adult Male: 11 Adult Female: 5 Total […]
BLM Tres Rios Field Office Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
News Release Bureau of Land Management – Colorado Southwest DistrictTres Rios Field Office Media Contact: John Wroblewski, 970-240-5335Date: May 27, 2026 BLM Tres Rios Field Office Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions DOLORES, Colo. — Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. on all public lands administered by the Bureau […]
Resolution No. 2-2026 A RESOLUTION REINSTATING THE BAN ON OPEN FIRES AND THE USE OF FIREWORKS
RESOLUTION NO. 2-2026 A RESOLUTION REINSTATING THE BAN ON OPEN FIRES AND THE USE OF FIREWORKS WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Montezuma County, Colorado, based upon competent evidence, finds that the danger of forest and grass fires is high throughout the unincorporated areas of Montezuma County; and WHEREAS, the Board further finds that, […]
Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction
Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction Unincorporated Montezuma County: All restrictions lifted as of October 7. Unincorporated Dolores County: All restrictions lifted as of September 16. Town of Dolores: All restrictions lifted as of October 6. Town of Mancos: All restrictions lifted as of October 7. City of Cortez: Open fires by permit only. Contact Planning & Building Department at (970) […]
San Juan National Forest Stage 1 Fire Prohibitions – Effective May 22, 2026
San Juan National Forest — Stage 1 Fire Prohibitions Order Number: 02-13-00-26-04 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) lands within Zone 1 of […]
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The Dolores Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn in the Boggy Draw Area
The Dolores Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn in the Boggy Draw area off FS road 527 (Boggy Loop Road), approximately 5 miles Northeast of Dolores, Starting this Sunday April 19th.We will be burning Units 25A-C for approximately 1212 acres utilizing both aerial and hand ignitions which will be completed over 1 to 2 […]