Uncompahgre, Gunnison, and Tres Rios Field Offices enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for BLM means no fires of any type, including charcoal, fire plans or fires in rock campfire rings outside of developed areas. Campfires are only allowed in designated metal fire rings in developed campgrounds. Consider campfire alternatives such as gas stoves, grills and lanterns. No smoking except inside vehicle or within barren area free of vegetation. Fireworks, exploding targets and firing of tracer or incendiary devices are always prohibited.

Delta County | Fire News | Mesa County | Montrose County | Sowbelly Fire

Sowbelly Fire

July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

The #SowbellyFire, originally named the #BoyceFire, is currently burning in Mesa, Delta, and Montrose Counties. For official updates, follow… Continue Reading Sowbelly Fire

Fire News | Montrose County | NPS | South Rim Fire

Highway 347 Closed at junction of 50

July 10, 2025July 12, 2025

Hwy 347 is closed at the junction of Hwy 50. The public is asked to stay clear of the… Continue Reading Highway 347 Closed at junction of 50

Montrose County | NPS | South Rim Fire

Emergency Shelter Assistance

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

Emergency Shelter Assistance Available Due to the evacuation and displacement of residents in the Bostwick Park area, the Montrose… Continue Reading Emergency Shelter Assistance

Delta County | Fire News

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Rescinded in Unincorporated Delta County

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

Delta, Colorado—Sheriff Mark Taylor on June 28, 2022, announced that effective 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022; all… Continue Reading Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Rescinded in Unincorporated Delta County

Public Land Agencies Offer Friendly Wildfire Safety Reminder for Labor Day Holiday

September 1, 2022

Montrose, Colorado, Sept. 1, 2022 – As we enter into the holiday weekend, public land agencies encourage the public… Continue Reading Public Land Agencies Offer Friendly Wildfire Safety Reminder for Labor Day Holiday

Forest Service | Montrose County | Ouray County | Simms Fire

Simms Mesa Fire Evacuation Map

May 19, 2022May 23, 2022

EVACUATION NOTICE Any individuals that reside between Simms Mesa Rd, Government Springs Road as well as Wild Cat Canyon,… Continue Reading Simms Mesa Fire Evacuation Map