County enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions

Rainfall has been scant in the San Juan Mountains this spring, prompting San Juan County to enter stage 1 fire restrictions to reduce fire risk. At the recommendation of the local fire department and U.S. Forest Service officials, county commissioners enacted countywide restrictions that started May 28. “We’re noticing very dry conditions,” Mike Maxfield, assistant chief of Silverton San Juan…

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