Colorado River Emergency Closure
Effective immediately, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has issued an emergency closure for all public access and downstream recreation on the Colorado River starting at James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park in Fruita and extending to the Utah state line. This closure is necessary for firefighter and public safety due to the Snyder Fire currently burning in McInnis Canyon. Learn more.
Mesa County Stage 2 Fire Restrictions -
Effective immediately 6-26-26 until further notice: Building, maintaining, attending, or using an open fire, campfire, or open flame outdoors is PROHIBITED, including in developed campgrounds & picnic areas. This includes charcoal grills, BBQs, coal & wood-burning stoves. More Info: Mesa County.
Basalt SWA Shooting Range Closed -
Due to increased drought and extreme fire weather conditions, the shooting range is temporarily closed, effective Friday, June 26, and remaining until further notice. Read the news release.
