Montezuma County Sheriff's Office

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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

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Montezuma County Burn Ban simplified

Montezuma County Burn Ban simplified   All open fires and the use of fireworks are prohibited with the following exceptions:                 Commercial enclosed incinerators                 Residential charcoal and gas BBQ grills                 Welding/operating a torch with an open flame. MUST have a 20-foot radius safe zone clear of vegetation and/or

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BLM Phils World Motorized Closures and Re-Routes Map

PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASE   Date:       February 4, 2026 To:           Montezuma County Residents and Visitors Subject:  BLM Phils World Motorized Closures and Re-Routes Map   The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has announced a Motorized Road Closure and Re-route with the Phils World Recreational Area located north of Colorado Highway

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