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BLM Phils World Motorized Closures and Re-Routes Map

PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASE   Date:       February 4, 2026 To:           Montezuma County Residents and Visitors Subject:  BLM Phils World Motorized Closures and Re-Routes Map   The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has announced a Motorized Road Closure and Re-route with the Phils World Recreational Area located north of Colorado Highway 160 between County Road 30 and County Road L in Montezuma County, effective January 28, 2026. The map of the area effected has been placed with this notice on the Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office website.  The Avenza map is geofenced, meaning that it can be downloaded to a smart phone

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The Dolores Ranger District is planning a couple prescribed burns this fall potentially looking to start the week of September 22nd (this is all pending favorable conditions and smoke limitations).

The Dolores Ranger District is planning a couple prescribed burns this fall potentially looking to start the week of September 22nd (this is all pending favorable conditions and smoke limitations).Fall broadcast plans:•Salter/Carlyle: 1,660 acres located 15 miles east of Cahone, near Salter Y along (NFSR) 510 just south of (NFRS) 514 – Salter Units 32, 33, 39, 41•Boggy Draw: 1,577 acres located 5 miles northeast of Dolores, along (NFSR) 527 near the junction of (NFRS) 257a – Boggy Draw Units 25A, 25B, 25CPrimary fuels consist of ponderosa pine and Gambel oak understory and will be implemented utilizing both UAS and

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News Release: Stoner Mesa Fire Update Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Stoner Mesa Fire UpdateWednesday, September 3, 2025 Email: 2025.stonermesa@firenet.gov | Phone: 970.341.8668Acres: 10,249 | Containment: 47% | Reported: 07/28/25 | Cause: Lightning | Personnel: 223 Note: Bow hunting season has started. Hunters be aware that portions of Game Unit 71 are closed due to fire,including Stoner and Taylor Mesas. Please watch for fire vehicles on Highway 145 and West Dolores Road (CR 38).Follow the San Juan National Forest Alerts and Notices page https://tinyurl.com/SanJuanNFAlerts, as well as thefire’s Facebook Page, for the latest information on closures. Highlights:While there is only minimal fire activity overall, firefighters continue to look for signs of

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News Release: Fire Update – Stoner Mesa Fire Monday, August 25, 2025 – 8:00 a.m.

Fire Update – Stoner Mesa FireMonday, August 25, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1Justin Conrad, Incident Commander Information Phone: 970-341-8668Email: 2025.stonermesa@firenet.govInformation Staffing Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Special Note: Yesterday there was a drone intrusion near the fire area. While fire activity has diminished, the area near the fire is still a no-fly-zone, as aerial operations are still taking place daily on the incident. If you fly, we can’t. Current Situation: Fire activity across most of the incident remains low, with smoldering and creeping observed in many areas. In the Stoner Creek drainage, conditions

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