If you are within the town limits of South Fork, a burn permit is required. 
NO Open Burning during Red Flag Warnings.
To find current red flag conditions, click here.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS:

No fire restrictions are currently in effect in Rio Grande County. If there is a Red Flag Warning in effect in Rio Grande County, NO OPEN BURNING is permitted.”

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Visit Mineral County’s website for current fire restrictions, click here.

For any questions regarding Mineral County fire restrictions, please call: Mineral County Sheriff’s Office @ 719-658-2600

FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

The San Luis Valley Field Office is reducing fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 on BLM-administered public lands within the San Luis Valley field office, effective August 18, 2026.

For more information on BLM fire restrictions, click here.