Wed Jun 22nd, 2022
Staff report
Categories: News
Tags: Southern Ute Agency Fire Management, Southern Ute Reservation, Stage I fire restrictions, Stage II fire restrictions
Southern Ute Indian Reservation – Due to recent rains and moderating fuel conditions, Stage II Fire Restrictions have been rescinded for all trust lands throughout the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Stage I Fire Restrictions remain in place. Everyone on reservation land is still asked to be cautious and use common sense with fire, as conditions may dry out and Fire Restrictions may again be implemented.
Since May, the Southern Ute Agency Fire Management has responded to several fires including the 89-acre Bear Dance fire that burned near the Tribal campus and SunUte Recreation Center. A Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) Team is currently assessing and developing a plan for the impacted area.
For more information regarding Fire Restrictions, please contact Southern Ute Agency Fire Management at (970) 563.4571.
Stage II Restrictions will be rescinded at 6 a.m., June 22, 2022.
Stage I Fire Restrictions prohibits acts for the general public, commercial operators, and industrial oil and gas operators performing work on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.
Prohibited acts:
Commercial and Industrial restrictions can be obtained from the BIA Fire Office at 575 County Road 517, Ignacio, CO 81137 or by calling (970) 563-4571.
Anyone violating the provisions of this fire ban may be subject to prosecution outlined in the Southern Ute Indian Criminal Code.
Rescinding of Stage II Restrictions effective June 22, 2022
Signed by Priscilla Bancroft, Superintendent, Southern Ute Agency
Signed by Melvin J. Baker, Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribe