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Ferris Fire information for Montezuma County

Zone 12 is no longer in “pre-evacuation” status. Fire activity in the area has moderated.

Zone 12 includes areas in Montezuma County from Road 16 on Road FF (County line), east to the Dolores River, then south along the river to Road DD, west to
Road 16, and north to the County Line. For a detailed look at the pre-evacuation area, please visit the Dolores County interactive evacuation map at https://tinyurl.com/FerrisFireEvacMap.

Follow the Ferris Fire Information page for more information.

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.
- Ordinance 536 – Open Fires (PDF)
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.