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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) 564-4016.
  • Ute Mountain Ute Tribe: All restrictions lifted.
  • Southern Ute Tribe: All restrictions lifted as of September 17.
  • San Juan National Forest: All restrictions lifted as of September 16.
  • BLM – Tres Rios Field Office: All restrictions lifted as of September 16.
  • Mesa Verde National Park: Stage 1 Restrictions in effect year round.

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