Montezuma County Burn Ban simplified

Montezuma County Burn Ban simplified   All open fires and the use of fireworks are prohibited with the following exceptions:                 Commercial enclosed incinerators                 Residential charcoal and gas BBQ grills                 Welding/operating a torch with an open flame. MUST have a 20-foot radius safe zone clear of vegetation and/or a fire watch individual equipped […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]