Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Starting 8/15/2025
San Miguel County, Colorado, is under Stage 2 fire restrictions, effective tomorrow, August 15, 2025, for all unincorporated areas, which includes Aldasoro Ranch. These restrictions prohibit open fires, including campfires, charcoal grills, and wood-burning stoves. Smoking is restricted to enclosed vehicles or buildings. Chainsaws and other equipment with internal combustion engines are prohibited unless they have a working spark arresting device. Welding and torch use are also restricted. Off-road vehicle travel is prohibited unless within 10 feet of an established road or parking area.
Details of Stage 2 Restrictions:
- Prohibited:
- Open fires (campfires, charcoal grills, wood-burning stoves, chimineas, tiki torches, etc.).
- Smoking (except in enclosed vehicles or buildings).
- Chainsaws and other internal combustion engines without spark arrestors.
- Welding or torch use (unless in a cleared area and with a fire extinguisher).
- Off-road vehicle travel (except within 10 feet of established roads or parking areas).
- Fireworks and explosives.
- Allowed:
- Gas grills or fire pits with on/off switches and cleared areas.
- Stoves, lanterns, or other devices using pressurized gas with on/off valve controls.
- Smoking within enclosed vehicles, buildings, or on hardscape areas.
Additional Information:
- These restrictions are in place due to high fire danger.
- The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office Facebook page and West Slope Fire Info are good sources for updates.
- Land management agencies like the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) also have fire restriction information on their websites, BLM (.gov).
- Stage 2 restrictions are implemented to reduce the risk of wildfires.
