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In consulting with the Dove Creek Fire and Pleasant View Fire, with the extreme dry conditions we are experiencing, Sheriff Don Wilson of the Dolores County Sheriff’s Office will be implementing a stage 1 fire ban for all of Dolores County on Wednesday June 16, 2021 at 12:00 A.M.

Stage 1 fire ban means the following:

If you have any questions about this fire ban, please feel free to contact the Dolores County Sheriff’s Office at 970-677-2257. Let’s all work together to keep our County, and public lands safe from Wildfires.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Effective June 16th

San Juan National Forest and partners implement fire restrictions due to critical conditions

The Town of Dove Creek, Town of Rico and Dolores County have received CARES Act funds to help local businesses and non-profit organizations that have experienced business disruption due to COVID-19. Five hundred dollars ($500) is available to all eligible businesses within Dolores County.

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