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County fire restrictions lifted

RBC I Moisture recently received has changed the indices and allow fire restrictions to be dropped at this time. Rio Blanco County came out of Stage 1 fire restrictions starting Wednesday at 0001hrs. There are no fire restrictions in place on county/state/private lands as well as the BLM and White[Read More…]

August 4, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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RBC, BLM land return to Stage 1 fire restrictions

RBC | Rio Blanco County and BLM land returned to Stage 1 fire restrictions on Wednesday, July 14. White River National Forest was already in Stage 1. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. 36 CFR 261.52 (a) This includes charcoal barbecues and grills[Read More…]

July 16, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Consumer fireworks? Don’t risk it.

RBC | Meeker’s fireworks display is still on the schedule and Rangely’s Kenney Reservoir display has been cancelled as of press time. Cancellation of Meeker’s event is still possible. Citizens are urged by local authorities to refrain from using any kind of personal fireworks due to extremely hazardous conditions. Despite[Read More…]

July 2, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

RBC enters Stage 2 restrictions Friday

RBC | High temperatures, extremely dry conditions, and wind have contributed to the growth of the lightning-caused Oil Springs Fire south of Rangely to more than 12,000 acres, prompting evacuations and multiple road closures, including the closure of Highway 139 — Douglas Pass. In response to fire activity and current[Read More…]

June 24, 2021 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Heat wave, drought catalyze Stage 1 fire restrictions

RBC | Following meetings this week to gauge fire risk, the following Stage 1 Fire Restrictions went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday on BLM and county property. Forest Service will enter restrictions Thursday. STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS ORDER Pursuant to Rio Blanco County Resolution 2019-06 the following acts are[Read More…]

June 17, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Stage 2 fire restrictions lifted

Special to the Herald Times RBC | Rio Blanco County dropped from Stage 2 fire restrictions to Stage 1 restrictions Sept. 30, 2020, consistent with local Forest Service and BLM lands. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire except within agency-provided fire grates at developed recreation[Read More…]

September 30, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Stage 1 fire restrictions enacted on White River National Forest effective July 2

All lands within the White River National Forest will enter stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Thursday, July 2. Under Stage 1 restrictions: • Campfires are only allowed within designated fire grates in developed campgrounds (i.e. a metal, in-ground containment structure — fire pans and rock campfire rings are not acceptable)[Read More…]

July 2, 2020 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

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Fire restrictions changing for Blanco District

[responsivevoice_button voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Fire restrictions are changing across several jurisdictions within the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire and Aviation Management Unit region, and the public is urged to check with local offices before heading out this weekend. The following areas will remain in Stage 1 fire[Read More…]

May 21, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Fire restrictions, recreation site closures implemented by Forest Service

RBC | Acting Regional Forester Jennifer Eberlien today announced and signed an order to temporarily close developed recreation sites and an order to implement fire restrictions within the Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain Region to align with local, state and federal orders and guidelines to protect public health and safety. The[Read More…]

April 8, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Monument lifts restrictions

DINOSAUR | Stage 1 fire restrictions within Dinosaur National Monument will be lifted beginning at midnight on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The slightly cooler temperatures and recent rainfall has reduced the fire danger. Monument visitors are reminded to still be cautious with fire as some areas may contain substantial amounts[Read More…]

September 8, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

All county fire restrictions lifted

RBC | Fire restrictions are no longer being enforced in Rio Blanco County.

September 15, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Frequently asked questions about burn ban

RBC I 1. Does the Governor’s Executive Order only apply on state lands? Answer: No. The governor’s Executive Order establishes a statewide ban on open burning. It defines open burning and sets forth exceptions. In general, local governments and federal land management agencies may have more restrictive requirements.

July 1, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled