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Commissioner raises countywide burn ban; board discusses but takes no action

Garfield County Board of County Commissioners · January 5, 2026
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Summary

During new business at the Jan. 5 Garfield County commission meeting Commissioner Joe Kegin Jr. brought up a possible countywide burn ban. The board discussed the concept but did not vote; the issue was carried forward for later consideration.

Under the New Business portion of the Jan. 5 meeting, Commissioner Joe Kegin Jr. raised the possibility of establishing a countywide burn ban. The minutes record discussion of the proposal but note that no action was taken and the item was carried over to a later date.

The record does not include further detail on the scope, triggers or proposed enforcement of a burn ban, nor does it record any motions, votes or a timeline for follow-up. The minutes show the board handled the item as a discussion point only and moved on to adjourn the meeting.