25 Jul Town of Telluride: Ordinance Approved to Implement Fire Restrictions!
The Telluride Town Council approves ordinance to implement fire restrictions.
Open fires, fireworks, and smoking limited due to extreme fire danger.
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In response to ongoing drought conditions and elevated wildfire risk, Town Council has enacted an emergency ordinance imposing fire restrictions within the Town of Telluride, effective immediately.
The ordinance prohibits open fires and fireworks and places restrictions on smoking and outdoor cooking in public and open space areas. This action aligns with fire restrictions alreadyin place across San Miguel and Ouray counties, as well as on U.S. Forest Service lands in theregion.
Key provisions of the ordinance include:
• No open fires of any kind, including in Bear Creek Preserve, Town Park, the Valley
Floor, or on Tomboy, Liberty Bell, or Bear Creek Roads.
• Outdoor cooking is only allowed on UL-listed gas/propane grills or in permanently
constructed wood or charcoal grills in developed campgrounds or recreation sites.
• No smoking in campgrounds, on open space trails, or in parks except in designated
festival areas during Town-permitted events, paved/concrete surfaces, or crusher fine
pathways within Town Park.
• No fireworks of any kind, including professional displays, are permitted within Town
limits.
• Construction sites must have at least one working fire extinguisher rated 2A10BC or
higher.
Violations of the ordinance are subject to fines:
• Unauthorized smoking: $100
• Unauthorized fire: $250
• Unauthorized fireworks: $500
• Failure to provide a fire extinguisher at a construction site: $500
• Convictions may result in fines up to $1,000.
“These steps are precautionary but necessary,” said Mayor Teddy Errico. “We are seeing the
devastation of wildfires across the western slope this season, and send our thoughts to those
affected communities. As conditions remain dry, it’s essential that we work together to reduce
wildfire risk in and around our community.”
Telluride, more:
Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride’s captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley’s original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land “The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls.”
In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880.
Telluride’s allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames.
Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale.
For more information, please visit online at telluride-co.gov.
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