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Changes in evacuation zones 25 and 300

Changes in evacuation zones 25 and 300 on July 17, 2026

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect

Ouray County enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Effective Immediately

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Ouray County Remains in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Air Quality Information

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Gold Mountain Fire Community Resources

Links to Donation/Volunteer Form, Community Needs Request Form, and other Community Resources

10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8 ReEntry Begins for Zones 12 and 13

Gold Mountain Fire Credential Process Begins for Ouray County Residents Tuesday, July 7

Links to Donation/Volunteer Form, Community Needs Request Form, and other Community Resources

Gold Mountain Fire Information

Gold Mountain Fire Information

Gold Mountain Fire Evacuations

Gold Mountain Fire and Evacuation Information

Gold Mountain Fire Information

Gold Mountain Fire Information

Gold Mountain Fire Community Resources

Links to Donation/Volunteer Form, Community Needs Request Form, and other Community Resources

Gold Mountain Fire Information

Gold Mountain Fire Information

Gold Mountain Fire Information

Gold Mountain Fire and Evacuation Information

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Effective Immediately

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect

Ouray County enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Effective Immediately

Emergency Meeting of Policy Group and Board of County Commissioners

Emergency Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners - Gold Mountain Fire

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Blue Lakes Visitor Use Management Plan Advances

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Ouray Ranger District is proposing new recreation fees for the Blue Lakes area in the Mount Sneffels Wilderness, with the comment period starting June 1 to August 31, 2026.