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Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction

Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction

  • Unincorporated Montezuma County: Fire ban in effect as of May 28.
  • Unincorporated Dolores County: Stage 2 Restrictions- effective June 19.
  • Town of Dolores:  Burn 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 2 Restrictions
  • Southern Ute Tribe: Stage 2 restrictions- effective June 19.
  • San Juan National Forest: Stage 2 Restrictions, forest-wide effective July 1.
  • BLM – Tres Rios Field Office: Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect as of July 2.
  • Mesa Verde National Park: Stage 2 Restrictions as of July 3.

Please use caution when using anything that could cause a spark or fire, even when no restrictions are in effect. Fire danger is currently EXTREME in Montezuma County.