Public lands access closed in western Colorado
7/24/2025 8:54:44 AM
CATEGORIES:
Business & Industry
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Tourism & Recreation
AFFECTED AREAS:
Colorado
Delta County, CO
Mesa County, CO
Montrose County, CO
Start Date: 7/23/2025
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The wildfires were diminishing air quality and affecting western Colorado's outdoor recreation economy. The Bureau of Land Management closed public lands access in Mesa, Delta, and Montrose counties, and the South Rim Fire has closed the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Gunnison National Park brings in about $35 million in revenue to the city and county each year. The park’s closure will have a large impact on the area.
Wyoming Public Media (Laramie, Wyo.), July 23, 2025
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