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The Dolores Ranger District is planning a couple prescribed burns this fall potentially looking to start the week of September 22nd (this is all pending favorable conditions and smoke limitations).

The Dolores Ranger District is planning a couple prescribed burns this fall potentially looking to start the week of September 22nd (this is all pending favorable conditions and smoke limitations).
Fall broadcast plans:
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Salter/Carlyle: 1,660 acres located 15 miles east of Cahone, near Salter Y along (NFSR) 510 just south of (NFRS) 514 – Salter Units 32, 33, 39, 41
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Boggy Draw: 1,577 acres located 5 miles northeast of Dolores, along (NFSR) 527 near the junction of (NFRS) 257a – Boggy Draw Units 25A, 25B, 25C
Primary fuels consist of ponderosa pine and Gambel oak understory and will be implemented utilizing both UAS and hand ignitions.

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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. 

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