Grand County Colorado

06/23/2026

During their regular meeting, the Grand County Colorado Board of County Commissioners approved enacting Stage Two Fire Restrictions, effective Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.
The Grand County Sheriff's Office, in cooperation with local fire districts and federal partners, consistently monitors fire conditions and the necessity of fire restrictions. Decisions are based on a scientific fire restriction matrix utilized across northwest Colorado. Upon reviewing the latest data, Sheriff Brett Schroetlin recommended and Commissioners approved implementing Stage Two Fire Restrictions (Resolution No. 2026-06-16).
The Commissioners’ decision is the result of a collaborative effort between the Sheriff, local fire districts, the Bureau of Land Management’s Kremmling Field Office, the Sulphur Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, and the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. It is expected that our federal partners may implement stage two fire restrictions later this week after following their internal processes.
Under Grand County Stage Two Restrictions, all fires are prohibited on public and private lands, as well as at campgrounds in unincorporated Grand County. Each municipality (town) within Grand County has the ability to implement fire restrictions as determined by their local government.
Prohibited Activities & Uses
To protect lives, property, and natural resources, the following activities are strictly prohibited:
Open Fires: Building, maintaining, attending, or using any open fire—including charcoal grills and wood pits—at both public campgrounds and private residences. No outdoor fires unless it is gas and can be turned off (propane fire pits are permitted).
Personal Fireworks: The possession, sale, and use of all personal fireworks (including those normally considered "permissible" under state statute). Note: Only permitted, professional fireworks displays are allowed. It is the decision of the local jurisdiction to host a fireworks display.
Open-Flame Tools: Operating welding equipment, acetylene torches, or any other devices featuring an open flame.
Incendiary Devices: The use of explosives, exploding targets, tracer or exploding ammunition, and rockets.
Outdoor Smoking: Smoking outdoors is prohibited. Smoking is only permitted within an enclosed vehicle or building. Ci******es must be disposed of safely in proper receptacles; never discard them out of vehicle windows.
Uncertified Chainsaws: Operating a chainsaw without a USDA- or SAE-approved spark-arresting device properly installed and in effective working order.
Allowed Activities & Uses
The following activities remain permitted, provided they are conducted with extreme caution:
Gas & Liquid Fueled Appliances: heating devices, stoves, grills, lanterns, fire pits, fireplaces or fire tables that include shut-off valves are permitted when used in an area at least three or more feet from flammable materials such as grasses or pine needles.
Indoor Fireplaces: Fires completely contained within a fireplace, wood stove, or pellet stove inside a fully enclosed, permanent structure.
Professional Displays: Permissible fireworks according to state statute. The permitted, professional fireworks displays in Grand County are allowed.
Enforcement, Fines, and Reporting
Grand County officials urge voluntary compliance to help safeguard the community. However, fire restrictions will be strictly enforced.
Penalties: A violation of Grand County Fire Restrictions is punishable by a $1,000.00 fine for each separate offense.
To Report a Violation: Please contact the Grand County Communications Center at 970-725-3311. For your own safety, do not personally confront individuals violating the restrictions; allow Sheriff's Deputies to handle the situation.
Official Resources & Wildfire Stewardship
Help us prevent wildfires and stay informed by checking official sources:
• Grand County Recorded Fire Restrictions Information Line: 970-725-3852
• Grand County Emergency Management: www.GCEmergency.com
• Grand County Wildfire Council: www.bewildfireready.org
• U.S. Forest Service-Arapaho & Roosevelt Natl Forests: www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp
• Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests: www.fs.usda.gov/mbr
• Bureau of Land Management Northwest District BLM Colorado Fire: http://www.blm.gov/.../region.../colorado/northwest-district

⚠️ During their regular meeting, the Grand County Colorado Board of County Commissioners approved enacting Stage Two Fire Restrictions, effective Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

The Grand County Sheriff's Office, in cooperation with local fire districts and federal partners, consistently monitors fire conditions and the necessity of fire restrictions. Decisions are based on a scientific fire restriction matrix utilized across northwest Colorado. Upon reviewing the latest data, Sheriff Brett Schroetlin recommended and Commissioners approved implementing Stage Two Fire Restrictions (Resolution No. 2026-06-16).

The Commissioners’ decision is the result of a collaborative effort between the Sheriff, local fire districts, the Bureau of Land Management’s Kremmling Field Office, the Sulphur Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, and the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. It is expected that our federal partners may implement stage two fire restrictions later this week after following their internal processes.

Under Grand County Stage Two Restrictions, all fires are prohibited on public and private lands, as well as at campgrounds in unincorporated Grand County. Each municipality (town) within Grand County has the ability to implement fire restrictions as determined by their local government.

Prohibited Activities & Uses
To protect lives, property, and natural resources, the following activities are strictly prohibited:

Open Fires: Building, maintaining, attending, or using any open fire—including charcoal grills and wood pits—at both public campgrounds and private residences. No outdoor fires unless it is gas and can be turned off (propane fire pits are permitted).

Personal Fireworks: The possession, sale, and use of all personal fireworks (including those normally considered "permissible" under state statute). Note: Only permitted, professional fireworks displays are allowed. It is the decision of the local jurisdiction to host a fireworks display.

Open-Flame Tools: Operating welding equipment, acetylene torches, or any other devices featuring an open flame.

Incendiary Devices: The use of explosives, exploding targets, tracer or exploding ammunition, and rockets.

Outdoor Smoking: Smoking outdoors is prohibited. Smoking is only permitted within an enclosed vehicle or building. Ci******es must be disposed of safely in proper receptacles; never discard them out of vehicle windows.

Uncertified Chainsaws: Operating a chainsaw without a USDA- or SAE-approved spark-arresting device properly installed and in effective working order.

Allowed Activities & Uses

The following activities remain permitted, provided they are conducted with extreme caution:

Gas & Liquid Fueled Appliances: heating devices, stoves, grills, lanterns, fire pits, fireplaces or fire tables that include shut-off valves are permitted when used in an area at least three or more feet from flammable materials such as grasses or pine needles.

Indoor Fireplaces: Fires completely contained within a fireplace, wood stove, or pellet stove inside a fully enclosed, permanent structure.

Professional Displays: Permissible fireworks according to state statute. The permitted, professional fireworks displays in Grand County are allowed.

Enforcement, Fines, and Reporting
Grand County officials urge voluntary compliance to help safeguard the community. However, fire restrictions will be strictly enforced.

Penalties: A violation of Grand County Fire Restrictions is punishable by a $1,000.00 fine for each separate offense.

To Report a Violation: Please contact the Grand County Communications Center at 970-725-3311. For your own safety, do not personally confront individuals violating the restrictions; allow Sheriff's Deputies to handle the situation.

Official Resources & Wildfire Stewardship

Help us prevent wildfires and stay informed by checking official sources:
• Grand County Recorded Fire Restrictions Information Line: 970-725-3852
• Grand County Emergency Management: www.GCEmergency.com
• Grand County Wildfire Council: www.bewildfireready.org
• U.S. Forest Service-Arapaho & Roosevelt Natl Forests: www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp
• Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests: www.fs.usda.gov/mbr
• Bureau of Land Management Northwest District BLM Colorado Fire: www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/northwest-district

06/22/2026

HEADS UP: COUNTY ROAD 3
Mag operations are coming your way beginning this Wednesday, June 24.

Expect delays and slow moving heavy equipment. Please SLOW DOWN and give our crews space!

06/22/2026

🚧 Grand County drivers, heads up: Cone zone season is hitting Fraser Flats as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) begins resurfacing and guardrail improvements between Tabernash and the Town of Winter Park.
Resurfacing will take place along US 40 from Mile Point 221.5 in the community of Tabernash, near Meadows Boulevard, to MP 226 in the Town of Fraser, Colorado, near County Road 5. Roadway work will include milling old asphalt, paving with new asphalt, guardrail replacement and striping. Additional guardrail replacement will take place south of Fraser in Winter Park from MP 229.6, Vasquez Road, to MP 233, Winter Park Drive. The new asphalt will add add years of life to the highway, provide a smoother road surface and will add durability by increasing the resistance of ruts and road damage.
Project Schedule
● The project will begin June 29
● Daytime work hours are Monday through Thursday one half hour
after sunrise until half hour before sunset
● Nighttime work hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 p.m.
to 6:00 a.m.
● Work is expected to be completed in October
Travel Impacts
● Single lane closures and one-lane alternating traffic
● 20-minute delays
● 12-foot width restriction
● Speed reduction to 35 mph
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns or if you would like to be added to the public outreach contact list to receive construction updates, please use this project contact information:
Phone: 970-456-1482
Email: [email protected]
Project Webpage: codot.gov/projects/us40fraserflatsresurfacing

🚧 Grand County drivers, heads up: Cone zone season is hitting Fraser Flats as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) begins resurfacing and guardrail improvements between Tabernash and the Town of Winter Park.

Resurfacing will take place along US 40 from Mile Point 221.5 in the community of Tabernash, near Meadows Boulevard, to MP 226 in the Town of Fraser, Colorado, near County Road 5. Roadway work will include milling old asphalt, paving with new asphalt, guardrail replacement and striping. Additional guardrail replacement will take place south of Fraser in Winter Park from MP 229.6, Vasquez Road, to MP 233, Winter Park Drive. The new asphalt will add add years of life to the highway, provide a smoother road surface and will add durability by increasing the resistance of ruts and road damage.

Project Schedule
● The project will begin June 29
● Daytime work hours are Monday through Thursday one half hour
after sunrise until half hour before sunset
● Nighttime work hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 p.m.
to 6:00 a.m.
● Work is expected to be completed in October

Travel Impacts
● Single lane closures and one-lane alternating traffic
● 20-minute delays
● 12-foot width restriction
● Speed reduction to 35 mph

Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns or if you would like to be added to the public outreach contact list to receive construction updates, please use this project contact information:

Phone: 970-456-1482
Email: [email protected]
Project Webpage: codot.gov/projects/us40fraserflatsresurfacing

06/18/2026

The June 16 edition of Commissioners Corner, the BOCC's weekly newsletter, is now available. Follow the link to read both pages:
https://www.co.grand.co.us/DocumentCenter/View/30408/June-16-2026-GC-BOCC-Commissioners-Corner-newsletter

06/18/2026

Grand County is in critical fire conditions this Saturday, June 20. As a reminder, we are in Stage One fire restrictions. Learn more here:
https://www.co.grand.co.us/1338/Fire-Restrictions

Critical fire weather conditions are possible for the mountains and high valleys on Saturday. Relative humidity values expected to dip to 11% with westerly winds gusting up to 35-45 mph in the afternoon.

06/17/2026

🔥 The Grand County Sheriff's Office is advising residents and visitors that Grand County has transitioned to a Very High Fire Danger Level, and Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Due to dry forest conditions and predicted weather patterns, wildfire risk has been significantly elevated.

According to the U.S. Forest Service, a “Very High” danger level indicates the following:

Easy Ignition: Fires will start easily from most causes.
Rapid Spread: Fires spread quickly and increase in intensity immediately after ignition.

Extreme Behavior: Small fires can rapidly become large incidents, exhibiting extreme fire behavior such as long-distance spotting and fire whirls.

Control Challenges: These fires are highly difficult to control and often result in larger, longer-lasting suppression efforts.
Three Action Steps to Protect Our Community

Do not wait for an emergency to act. Please take these three proactive steps to ensure your safety and protect Grand County:

1. Stay Informed
Sign up for real-time Grand County Alerts to receive critical emergency notifications directly to your phone. Review the specific rules and parameters of the current Stage 1 fire restrictions at: GCEmergency.com

2. Know Your Zone
Grand County Colorado utilizes specific zone coding (letters and numbers) to execute evacuation orders quickly and clearly. Please look up your home, work, and school addresses today so you know your designated zone ahead of time. View the map at: gcgov.us/GCEvacMap

3. Get Prepared
Wildfire prevention and preparedness start at the individual level. Access crucial safety resources, property mitigation tips, and preparedness checklists from the Grand County Wildfire Council at: BeWildfireReady.org
Thank you for your cooperation and vigilance in keeping our community safe.

🔥 The Grand County Sheriff's Office is advising residents and visitors that Grand County has transitioned to a Very High Fire Danger Level, and Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect. Due to dry forest conditions and predicted weather patterns, wildfire risk has been significantly elevated.

According to the U.S. Forest Service, a “Very High” danger level indicates the following:

Easy Ignition: Fires will start easily from most causes.

Rapid Spread: Fires spread quickly and increase in intensity immediately after ignition.

Extreme Behavior: Small fires can rapidly become large incidents, exhibiting extreme fire behavior such as long-distance spotting and fire whirls.

Control Challenges: These fires are highly difficult to control and often result in larger, longer-lasting suppression efforts.

Three Action Steps to Protect Our Community
Do not wait for an emergency to act. Please take these three proactive steps to ensure your safety and protect Grand County:

1. Stay Informed
Sign up for real-time Grand County Alerts to receive critical emergency notifications directly to your phone. Review the specific rules and parameters of the current Stage 1 fire restrictions at: GCEmergency.com

2. Know Your Zone
Grand County Colorado utilizes specific zone coding (letters and numbers) to execute evacuation orders quickly and clearly. Please look up your home, work, and school addresses today so you know your designated zone ahead of time. View the map at: gcgov.us/GCEvacMap

3. Get Prepared
Wildfire prevention and preparedness start at the individual level. Access crucial safety resources, property mitigation tips, and preparedness checklists from the Grand County Wildfire Council at: BeWildfireReady.org

Thank you for your cooperation and vigilance in keeping our community safe.

06/16/2026

Local voices matter—and Henderson Mine & Mill wants to hear yours.

Climax Molybdenum’s Henderson Mine & Mill is gathering feedback from the community to better understand what matters most to the people who live and work here.

Your input helps guide how they support Grand County—now and in the future.

✅ Takes about 15 minutes
✅ 100% confidential (managed by an independent third party)
✅ Every completed survey earns a donation to local organizations

Make your voice count.

Take the survey here:
https://voconiqlocalvoices.com/en/FreeportFCX/

06/15/2026

Together with the Grand County Historical Association, we are seeking individuals interested in serving on the Grand County Historical Preservation (GCHP) Board.

The GCHP Board will be responsible for reviewing and making recommendations of any application or proposal for altering, moving, or demolishing any designated historic property.

Learn more about the opportunity here:
https://gcgov.us/GCHPBoard

Letters of interest and qualifications will be accepted until board positions are filled. Submit letters of interest to [email protected].

06/15/2026

The Windy Gap Environmental Fund Letter of Intent deadline is coming up on June 26th! Review the grant and LOI guidelines to see if your project is a fit.

The Windy Gap Environmental Fund will support projects in the watershed upstream from the Windy Gap Reservoir and below to the confluence with Williams Fork.

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The Windy Gap Environmental Fund Letter of Intent deadline is coming up on June 26th! Review the grant and LOI guidelines to see if your project is a fit.

The Windy Gap Environmental Fund will support projects in the watershed upstream from the Windy Gap Reservoir and below to the confluence with Williams Fork.

06/12/2026

⚠️ GRAND COUNTY ENACTS STAGE ONE FIRE RESTRICTIONS ⚠️

During a special meeting, the Grand County Colorado Board of County Commissioners approved enacting Stage One Fire Restrictions, effective Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12 p.m.
The Grand County Sheriff's Office, in cooperation with local fire districts and federal partners, consistently monitors fire conditions and the necessity of fire restrictions. Decisions are based on a scientific fire restriction matrix utilized across northwest Colorado. Upon reviewing the latest data, Sheriff Brett Schroetlin recommended and Commissioners approved implementing Stage One Fire Restrictions (Resolution No. 2026-06-08).
The Commissioners’ decision is the result of a collaborative effort between the Sheriff, local fire districts, the Bureau of Land Management’s Kremmling Field Office, the Sulphur Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, and the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
What Stage One Restrictions Mean
Under Stage One Restrictions, open fires in Grand County are prohibited outside of developed recreation sites, meaning dispersed campfires in forested areas are not permitted.
Please note that each municipality (town) within Grand County retains the authority to implement its own fire restrictions as determined by local government.
Information Line: The Grand County Fire Restrictions recorded phone line is 970-725-3852.
Current Status: View up-to-date restrictions at www.GCEmergency.com.
Enforcement: Our goal is voluntary compliance as we all do our part to prevent wildfires. To report a fire restriction violation, please contact the Grand County Communications Center at 970-725-3311. For your safety, please do not personally address violations; allow our deputies to handle the situation.
Penalty: A violation of Grand County Fire Restrictions is punishable by a $1,000.00 fine for each separate offense.
Prohibited Activities & Uses
The following activities are strictly prohibited under Stage One Fire Restrictions:
• Open Fires: Building, maintaining, attending, or using an open fire outside of a developed recreation site.
• Smoking: Smoking outdoors, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed campground or picnic area, or while stopped in an area at least six feet in diameter that is barren of all combustible materials.
• Chainsaws: Operating a chainsaw without a USDA- or SAE-approved spark-arresting device properly installed and in working order.
• Welding/Torches: Welding or operating torches with an open flame, except in an area at least ten feet in diameter that is barren of all combustible materials.
• Incendiary Devices: Using explosive or incendiary devices (excluding permissible fireworks).
Allowed Activities & Uses
The following activities are permitted under Stage One Fire Restrictions:
• Developed Sites: Open fires in developed campgrounds (with fees and hosts) or picnic areas featuring permanently constructed fire grates and/or charcoal grills.
• Stoves/Grills: Fires contained within liquid- or gas-fueled stoves, lanterns, heating devices, and wood pellet grills/stoves.
• Private Residences: Open fires at private residences within permanent or portable outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas, and/or grills.
• Fireworks: Permissible fireworks according to state statute, as well as permitted, professional fireworks displays within Grand County.
Official Resources & Wildfire Stewardship
Help us prevent wildfires and stay informed by checking official sources:
• Grand County Wildfire Council: www.bewildfireready.org
• U.S. Forest Service-Arapaho & Roosevelt Natl Forests: www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp
• Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests: www.fs.usda.gov/mbr
• Bureau of Land Management Northwest District: http://www.blm.gov/.../region.../colorado/northwest-district

⚠️ GRAND COUNTY ENACTS STAGE ONE FIRE RESTRICTIONS ⚠️

During a special meeting, the Grand County Colorado Board of County Commissioners approved enacting Stage One Fire Restrictions, effective Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12 p.m.

The Grand County Sheriff's Office, in cooperation with local fire districts and federal partners, consistently monitors fire conditions and the necessity of fire restrictions. Decisions are based on a scientific fire restriction matrix utilized across northwest Colorado. Upon reviewing the latest data, Sheriff Brett Schroetlin recommended and Commissioners approved implementing Stage One Fire Restrictions (Resolution No. 2026-06-08).

The Commissioners’ decision is the result of a collaborative effort between the Sheriff, local fire districts, the Bureau of Land Management’s Kremmling Field Office, the Sulphur Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, and the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.

What Stage One Restrictions Mean
Under Stage One Restrictions, open fires in Grand County are prohibited outside of developed recreation sites, meaning dispersed campfires in forested areas are not permitted.

Please note that each municipality (town) within Grand County retains the authority to implement its own fire restrictions as determined by local government.

Information Line: The Grand County Fire Restrictions recorded phone line is 970-725-3852.

Current Status: View up-to-date restrictions at www.GCEmergency.com.

Enforcement: Our goal is voluntary compliance as we all do our part to prevent wildfires. To report a fire restriction violation, please contact the Grand County Communications Center at 970-725-3311. For your safety, please do not personally address violations; allow our deputies to handle the situation.

Penalty: A violation of Grand County Fire Restrictions is punishable by a $1,000.00 fine for each separate offense.

Prohibited Activities & Uses
The following activities are strictly prohibited under Stage One Fire Restrictions:
• Open Fires: Building, maintaining, attending, or using an open fire outside of a developed recreation site.
• Smoking: Smoking outdoors, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed campground or picnic area, or while stopped in an area at least six feet in diameter that is barren of all combustible materials.
• Chainsaws: Operating a chainsaw without a USDA- or SAE-approved spark-arresting device properly installed and in working order.
• Welding/Torches: Welding or operating torches with an open flame, except in an area at least ten feet in diameter that is barren of all combustible materials.
• Incendiary Devices: Using explosive or incendiary devices (excluding permissible fireworks).

Allowed Activities & Uses
The following activities are permitted under Stage One Fire Restrictions:
• Developed Sites: Open fires in developed campgrounds (with fees and hosts) or picnic areas featuring permanently constructed fire grates and/or charcoal grills.
• Stoves/Grills: Fires contained within liquid- or gas-fueled stoves, lanterns, heating devices, and wood pellet grills/stoves.
• Private Residences: Open fires at private residences within permanent or portable outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas, and/or grills.
• Fireworks: Permissible fireworks according to state statute, as well as permitted, professional fireworks displays within Grand County.

Official Resources & Wildfire Stewardship
Help us prevent wildfires and stay informed by checking official sources:
• Grand County Wildfire Council: www.bewildfireready.org
• U.S. Forest Service-Arapaho & Roosevelt Natl Forests: www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp
• Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests: www.fs.usda.gov/mbr
• Bureau of Land Management Northwest District BLM Colorado Fire: www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/northwest-district