MONTROSE, Colo. – Stage II fire bans, issued by five western Colorado counties, have been implemented at Crawford, Navajo, Paonia, Ridgway and Sweitzer Lake State Parks. The Stage II fire restrictions, issued by Archuleta, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose and Ouray counties, prohibit wood or charcoal fires and limit cigarette smoking to inside vehicles or RVs. Compressed […]

ARBOLES, Colo. – Putting together the pieces of the past isn’t easy for archaeologists. In the area around Navajo State Park, the ancient residents often moved from place to place, living in temporary shelters. At the nearby Chimney Rock Archaeological Area, they built a pueblo complex with twin sacred rock pinnacles. Archaeologists can learn a

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Issues Fire Warning DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced Wednesday that county fire bans and restrictions will be strictly enforced in state parks and wildlife areas because the fire danger is extremely high across the state. All fires, including those in pits and grills, have been banned in 14 counties