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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions enacted

Effective beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, until further notice. These restrictions apply to all private land and BLM managed public lands within the boundaries of the Grand Junction Field Office. For more information visit the Fire Restrictions webpage.

Gate on Grand Mesa in Autumn

The Mesa/Powderhorn planning area is located approximately 25 miles east of Grand Junction and contains 29,096 acres or 45.5 square miles. Boundaries of the Plan area extend from Plateau Creek on the north, to the Powderhorn Ski Resort on the south (approximately 12 miles). East and west boundaries extend about two miles either side of Highway 65. The planning area includes two rural communities – Mesa and Powderhorn – connected by the Highway 65 corridor.   

Community Planning Areas - Mesa / Powderhorn Plan (2012)

Community Planning Areas - Grand Mesa Slopes - Special Management Area