Garfield County expands firework use prohibition
The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners has extended a prohibition on firework use in unincorporated Garfield County to cover the period through July 5 due to severe drought conditions in western Colorado. The county already has in place a one-year prohibition that began on April 5, 2021, but the dates of May 31 through July 5 are exempt because of a state law that requires counties to show “competent evidence of high fire danger” to prohibit firework use during this time. The law was designed to give counties flexibility to allow residents to ignite legal fireworks around Independence Day
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Fireworks use prohibited in Garfield County
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Citing public safety concerns, the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners has unanimously supported a prohibition on use of fireworks, due to high fire danger and ongoing dry conditions. The board discussed the matter at the June 11 regular county board meeting during a public hearing. No members of the public testified in the matter, and the fireworks prohibition was immediately put into effect. Stage 1 fire restrictions are already in effect for Garfield County, state lands and Bureau of Land Management lands within Garfield County borders, the City of Glenwood Springs, and the Town of
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Garfield County Air Show July 13-14 will feature new performers in place of pyrotechnics
Rifle, CO – Rifle Garfield County Airport staff has contracted additional performers for its July 13-14 air show, while eliminating pyrotechnic elements for increased public safety. “In light of the Stage II Fire Restrictions implemented June 22, airport staff members have changed our featured events to preserve the safety and well-being of our community,” said Brian Condie, airport director. “We want to align our event with Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario’s decision to implement this fire ban along with other state and federal agencies, and present yet another safe, fun, free community event.” Vallario was included in developing plans for
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