To view the Archuleta County Open Burning Ordinance, click here:  Ordinance NO 18-2017 

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Archuleta County Open Burning Ordinance - Summary

Section 7: Definitions

“Open Fire”: Any outdoor fire, including but not limited to:

• Vegetation management burns.
• Campfires or warming fires.
• Fires in charcoal grills or wood-burning stoves.
• The use of explosives.
• Outdoor welding or operating acetylene/other torches in areas with flammable materials.
• Fireworks of any kind.
• Prescribed burns of fences, rows, fields, farmlands, rangelands, wildlands, trash, or debris.

Burn Permit Requirements

1. Permit Requirement:
   • All open burning within Archuleta County requires an open burn permit.
2. Where to Obtain Permits:
   • Permits can be purchased at the Pagosa Fire Protection District Administrative Office.
   • Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
   • Note: The office is closed 12:00 – 1:00 PM for lunch and on holidays.
3. Cost and Validity:
   • Permit fee: $10.00 (cash or check only).
   • Permits expire on December 31st of the purchase year.
4. Permit Details:
   • Buyers must complete an application form at the time of purchase.
   • A permit is issued for one specific address and can be used multiple times throughout the year.