San Miguel County backs $892,545 grant request for roadside wildfire mitigation

Aug 20, 2026

County staff told commissioners they will apply for a Natural Disaster Mitigation Enterprise grant to fund roadside and right‑of‑way wildfire mitigation projects across county roads, requesting $892,545 with no local match and emphasizing cross‑boundary cooperation with BLM and utilities.

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San Miguel County staff asked the Board on Aug. 19 to support a Natural Disaster Mitigation Enterprise grant application to finance short‑ and medium‑term roadside wildfire mitigation work identified in the county’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

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