Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in place on San Juan National Forest effective July 30th Durango, CO, July 30, 2026 – The San Juan National Forest, in collaboration with surrounding counties and jurisdictions, is reducing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions down to Stage 1, effective 12:01am Thursday, July 30 on all National
Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office Steven D. Nowlin – Sheriff 730 East Driscoll StreetCortez, Colorado 81321 Telephone: 970-565-8452Fax: 970-565-3731 www.montezumasheriff.org PUBLIC INFORMATION Colorado Senate Bill 25-003 C.R.S. 18-12-116 THE MANUFACTURE FOR, TRANSFER OR SALE OF A SPECIFIED SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM TO, OR RECEIPT OR PURCHASE OF A SPECIFIED SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM Effective 08-01-26
RESOLUTION NO. 7– 2026 A RESOLUTION NOTIFYING THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE BOARD’S INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION BY PLACING QUESTIONS ON THE BALLOT TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS OF MONTEZUMA COUNTY TO ELIMINATE TERM LIMITS FOR THE COUNTY ASSESSOR, CLERK AND RECORDER, SURVEYOR, AND TREASURER,
Resolution 6 – 2026 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE MONTEZUMA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS TEMPORARY ACTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS WHEREAS, the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners (“BOCC”) is authorized pursuant to Colorado law, including § 30-11-103, C.R.S., and related provisions, to organize its internal governance, administration, and
Resolution 3.1– 2026 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL SUMS OF MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS BUDGETED FOR MONTEZUMA COUNTY Whereas, additional expenditure details for the General, Road and Bridge, Health and Landfill funds totaling $1,927,000 were not available at the time of the adoption of the 2026 budget
Ferris Fire Update Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Email: [email protected] Phone: 661-990-4727 Acres: 19,613 Containment: 0% Reported: June 27, 2026 Current Situation Wind and fire behavior moderated slightly yesterday, allowing crews to build fireline directly on portions of the active fire edge to protect homes and private land. The fire showed
Ferris Fire area closure in effect Multiple roads and trails are closed until further notice due to an active wildfire Dolores, CO, June 28, 2026 — For the safety of firefighters and the public, the San Juan National Forest Dolores Ranger District has implemented a fire area closure in the
Three New Wildfires Burning Northwest of Dolores, Colorado No structures are threatened; continued growth expected Dolores, CO — June 27, 2026 Three new wildfires were reported today on the San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District, burning in both Dolores and Montezuma Counties. The cause is suspected to be lightning
Fire Restrictions Expand to Entire San Juan National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Go Into Effect Forest‑wide June 12 Durango, CO — June 10, 2026 Based on recent wildfire activity and persistent severe fire weather conditions, San Juan National Forest fire management staff will expand Stage 1 Fire Restrictions to
News Release Bureau of Land Management – Colorado Southwest DistrictTres Rios Field Office Media Contact: John Wroblewski, 970-240-5335Date: May 27, 2026 BLM Tres Rios Field Office Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions DOLORES, Colo. — Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. on all public