No Burn Advisory Extended through Saturday Night Due to Strong Winds

Mesa County Public Health has extended a No Burn Advisory through 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 because of strong winds. Burning of any kind, including agricultural burning, is not allowed during this advisory period. 

This is in response to an advisory issued for our area.  The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory. Winds are anticipated to be 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. People, especially those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, the elderly, and children are recommended to stay indoors and avoid prolonged outdoor exercise or heavy exertion due to wind-blown dust.

Instead of burning, consider these alternatives:

• Compost leaves and grass clippings yourself. This can improve water retention in your yard or garden.
• Rent or borrow a wood chipper for your tree and shrub trimmings. Chipped branches can also be good mulch.
• Use the services at Mesa County Organic Materials Facility. Head to their website for hours and accepted materials.

For information on current air quality conditions and to learn if it’s okay to burn, visit the Air Quality page.