NPS Archives - West Slope Fire Info

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

by West Slope Fire Info | Sep 1, 2022 | BLM, Delta County, DFPC, Fire Prevention, Forest Service, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Mesa County, Montrose County, NPS, Ouray County, San Miguel County

Montrose, Colorado, Sept. 1, 2022 – As we enter into the holiday weekend, public land agencies encourage the public to be extra careful with campfires where they are allowed and use caution with combustible materials to prevent human-caused fires. Know before you go...

Fourth of July Weekend Wildfire Prevention Reminders

by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 30, 2022 | BLM, Delta County, DFPC, Fire News, Fire Prevention, Forest Service, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Mesa County, Montrose County, NPS, Ouray County, San Miguel County

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Media Contacts: DFPC: Caley Fisher (720) 391-1565 caley.fisher@state.co.us West Region Wildfire Council: Jamie Gomez (970) 765-0534 Jamie.Gomez@cowildfire.org BLM: Deana Harms (970) 216-3096 deana.harms@blm.gov NPS: Lori Rome...

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area rescind Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning July 1, 2022

by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 30, 2022 | Fire News, Gunnison County, Montrose County, NPS

Gunnison, Colo. – At 12:01 Friday, July 1, 2022, Stage I Fire Restrictions will be rescinded for both Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. Recent rains in the area have increased fuel moisture and lessened fire danger, but...

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti Rec Area Enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions 6/15/22

by West Slope Fire Info | Jun 16, 2022 | Fire News, NPS

Gunnison, Colo. – Current and predicted weather, coupled with dry conditions, has necessitated the implementation of fire restrictions for many public lands throughout the state. Effective 12:01 am on Wednesday, June 15, in alignment with Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray,...

Public Land Agencies Offer Friendly Reminder -Wildfire Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

by West Slope Fire Info | May 24, 2022 | BLM, Delta County, DFPC, Fire News, Fire Prevention, Forest Service, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Mesa County, Montrose County, NPS, Ouray County, San Miguel County

Montrose, Colorado, May 24, 2022 – As we celebrate Memorial Day and the start of summer, public land agencies encourage the public to be extra careful with all campfires and combustible materials to prevent human-caused fires. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)...

National Park Service Rescinds Stage I Fire Restrictions at Black Canyon and Curecanti

by West Slope Fire Info | Jul 22, 2021 | Fire News, Montrose County, NPS

Gunnison, CO – At midnight Thursday, July 22, 2021, Stage I Fire Restrictions will be rescinded for both Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. Recent rains in the area have increased fuel moisture and lessened fire danger,...

A Reason to Care, Recreate Responsibly

by West Slope Fire Info | Jul 8, 2021 | BLM, Delta County, DFPC, Fire News, Fire Prevention, Forest Service, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Mesa County, Montrose County, NPS, Ouray County, San Miguel County

Public Land Managers Encourage Responsible Recreation

by West Slope Fire Info | Apr 21, 2021 | BLM, Delta County, Fire News, Forest Service, Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Mesa County, Montrose County, NPS, Ouray County, San Miguel County

Everyone must care for Colorado’s outdoors Delta, Colorado, April 21, 2021 — Colorado’s mountains, trails, parks and back roads were flooded with an unprecedented number of visitors last year. Unfortunately, the crowds also damaged natural resources in a variety of...