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Commissioners warn of a tight fire season, set a community wildfire meeting and outline road and maintenance priorities
Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners · March 17, 2026
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Summary
Commissioner updates emphasized drought and wildfire risk, announced a community wildfire meeting March 24 (6–8 p.m.), potential early fire restrictions, a county cleanup day with waived tipping fees, and Road & Bridge plans including a proposed 30,000 tons of gravel this year.
Commissioners used the March 17 meeting to highlight wildfire preparedness and county operations. Commissioner Copener and others warned that dry, windy conditions and large fires in neighboring states are already drawing Colorado resources and could lead the county to implement a fire ban…
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