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Red Flag Warning

RED FLAG WARNING in effect for Tuesday, August 4

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels, which is in effect from 1:00- 7:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Please help protect our county by staying fire aware and using extra caution

Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction

Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction

  • Unincorporated Montezuma County: Fire ban in effect as of May 28.
  • Unincorporated Dolores County: Stage 1 Restrictions- effective July 31.
  • Town of Dolores:  Burn ban in effect as of May 28.
  • 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 1 Restrictions
  • Southern Ute Tribe: Stage 1 restrictions- effective July 22.
  • San Juan National Forest: Stage 1 Restrictions, lower elevation zone only, as of July 30.
  • BLM – Tres Rios Field Office: Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect as of July 22.
  • Mesa Verde National Park: Stage 1 Restrictions as of July 23.

Please use caution when using anything that could cause a spark or fire, even when no restrictions are in effect. 

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Southwest Colorado Biofuel Development Opportunity Zone
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Montezuma/Dolores County C.A.R.T. COMMUNITY ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM
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Dolly Parton's Imagination library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Montezuma County Health Dept.
106 W North St
Cortez, CO 80321
Contact: Heather Hamilton
Phone: 970-564-4779
Email: [email protected]

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five.

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