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A prescribed burn that was planned for Boggy Draw on the Dolores Ranger District for the last week of May/first week of June was postponed. The weather forecast was not favorable for burning. Land managers are continually evaluating conditions and burning may take place in mid-June.

Active burning is complete on the Vallecito-Piedra burn units near Bayfield in the Beaver Meadows/First Notch area. The last ignitions were completed on Tuesday, May 30. The area then received significant rain on Wednesday, May 31 and again June 6. Firefighters continue to patrol and take any necessary actions to secure the perimeter and keep area forest roads safe for travel. Smoke is still visible from time to time as fuels continue to smolder and burn, especially stumps and downed large logs. All roads and trails in the area are open but visitors should watch out for post-burn hazards such as fire-weakened trees and ash pits.