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Cheyenne County adopts open‑burning ban amid drought concerns
Summary
Cheyenne County commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #2026-06 banning open burning following a presentation on wildfire risk and hardening recommendations from the Colorado Wildfire Advisory Code Board.
Cheyenne County commissioners voted March 31 to adopt Resolution #2026-06, banning open burning in the county.
The decision followed an informational presentation by Jon Brewer of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control, who described mutual aid resources, current drought conditions, and a one‑page summary of hardening requirements from the Colorado Wildfire Advisory Code Board.
Commissioner RJ Jolly moved to adopt the resolution; Commissioner Rick Pelton seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote as recorded in the minutes.
The resolution is recorded as adopted in the meeting minutes; the transcript does not specify an effective date within the text provided. The board linked the item to earlier wildfire preparedness discussion and materials provided by state fire officials.
