Little Mesa Fire Update, August 14, 2023
Estimated size is 3,378 acres, 10% containment, 84 personnel. Helicopter aerial ignition operations contributed to the increase in acres.
Photo by Z. Harris
#fireseason2023
Open Show Entries continue until 6PM Today at the Montrose County Event Center.
Floriculture / Horticulture and Food Drop Off will be tomorrow from 7AM - 9AM, all other open show entries will be closed.
Montrose County is announcing a public review period for the draft Montrose County Critical Community Wildfire and Watershed Protection Plan (CWP2). Full story:
The Montrose Board of County Commissioners signed a contract with Montrose-based Stryker and Company, Inc., for the design-build of the Montrose County Historic Courthouse renovation project. Full release here:
Veteran Service Office Sheldon Smith teamed up with Telluride Adaptive Sports Program today at Ridgway Reservoir for Warrior Wednesdays, which is a Wednesdays is a free group that offers activities for regional veterans living with disabilities. Interested? Call (970) 728-5010.
The countdown is on! Fair opens to the public in just 7 days! Make sure to mark your calendars and spread the word! The full schedule of events can be found online here:
Hear from Montrose County resident Len Cribbs and his experience with West Nile Virus. No one is immune to West Nile Virus & all it takes is one little mosquito with West Nile Virus to bite you & it could change your life forever. More info at
A Red Flag Warning will be in effect 7/4/23 from 12-9pm with potential for gusts of 45mph. Red Flag means critical fire weather conditions, with a combo of strong winds, low relative humidity, & warm temps. NO BURNING & use extreme caution with anything that could spark a fire!
Attention! Dave Wood Rd is closed at Sanborn Park Road due to flooding until further notice. Mountain runoff can be unpredictable, & it's important to stay informed. Updates will be posted to Montrose County social accounts as well as on .
#FloodSafety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The 2023 Reappraisal: Tremendous Valuation Increases for Most Properties/
Brad Hughes MAI, Montrose County Assessor
Read the full release at