BLM posts Fire Prevention Order for public lands near Durango
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DURANGO, Colo. – While spring showers and early summer rains have helped alleviate the wildland fire danger in southwest Colorado, the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office is posting a fire prevention order at the Animas City Mountain and Grand View Special Recreation Management Areas as a reminder that campfires are not allowed in these areas.
“These areas are near the City of Durango and are identified in the newly signed Resource Management Plan as ‘Day Use’ only,” said Connie Clementson, Tres Rios Field Manager. “As the name suggests, ‘Day Use’ areas do not allow overnight camping and campfires are prohibited.”
A map showing the “Day Use” areas will be posted along with the fire prevention order at trailheads and on the BLM Tres Rios web page at http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/sjplc.html or by clicking here.
For further information, contact the Tres Rios Field Office at 970-882-7296.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.