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Low Reservoirs and Fire Bans Shift Colorado Park Operations

Records from Curecanti National Recreation Area indicate that low winter snowpack and limited spring precipitation have resulted in lower water levels on Blue Mesa Reservoir. As these levels continue to drop, boat ramps and marinas at Elk Creek, Lake Fork, and Iola will be impacted. Concurrently, Black Canyon and Curecanti are implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026. These measures align with multiple state and federal partne…

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Updated Jun 18, 9:48 PM