Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction Unincorporated Montezuma County: Fire ban lifted as of September 24, 2025, 9:00 AM. Unincorporated Dolores County: No restrictions in effect. Town of Dolores: Ban on all open flames, effective June 23, 2025. Signed Fire Ban Notice (PDF) Ordinance 536 – Open Fires (PDF) Town of Mancos: No restrictions reported. City of Cortez: Open fires by permit only. Contact Planning & Building Department at (970) 564-4016. Ute Mountain Ute Tribe: Fire restrictions rescinded as of September 10, 2025. No restrictions in effect. Southern Ute Tribe: Fire restrictions rescinded as of September 10, 2025. No restrictions in effect.