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.

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