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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:

 

Stage 2 fire restrictions in San Miguel County, banning open fires, smoking, chainsaws, welding, off-road driving, and fireworks.