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Dolores County commissioners debate wildfire resiliency code, defer enforcement pending state guidance
Summary
Commissioners discussed adopting a wildfire resiliency code but agreed to treat local adoption as a recommendation and continue monthly discussions rather than immediately enforce a locally actionable program while awaiting state guidance and resources.
At a meeting of the Dolores County Board of Commissioners, members discussed adopting a wildfire resiliency code but said enforcement should wait for clearer state guidance and resources. The Chair said the board was "ready to go with the adoption of the code, with the restriction," and commissioners repeatedly raised concerns about timing and capacity.
Commissioners noted the state timeline referenced in the discussion (April 1 for adoption and July 1 to begin enforcement) and debated whether adopting now without enforcement capacity could create liability or unmet expectations. One commissioner suggested the county consider funding local advisory capacity to help property owners comply; the exact amount mentioned in the transcript was not specified. Commissioners also asked about the positions of the town and the local fire district and agreed to keep the item on monthly agendas for updates rather than move to immediate enforcement.
