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Montezuma County reinstates open‑fire and fireworks ban beginning May 28
Summary
Citing dry conditions and red-flag weather, the Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution No. 2, 2026, reinstating a ban on open fires and fireworks in unincorporated Montezuma County effective May 28 at 6:00 a.m.
The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners voted May 26 to reinstate a countywide ban on open fires and the use of fireworks in unincorporated areas, citing ongoing drought conditions and upcoming red‑flag weather warnings.
Sheriff Nown requested the ban, telling commissioners that scattered showers that day would not offset drying conditions and that the county should act before the holiday period. “It looks like we’re going to have scattered showers … but it’s going to dry up, get warm,” the sheriff said, urging a short, precautionary ban.
Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2, 2026, setting the ban to begin at 6 a.m. on May 28, 2026. The chair said the ban could be rescinded if conditions improve and asked staff to publicize the decision so residents would have notice before it took effect.
The resolution covers open fires and fireworks in unincorporated Montezuma County. The board did not direct creation of a new enforcement agency; county officials said existing sheriff and public-works channels would communicate and carry out the ban.
