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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.

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  • Our program has flown hundreds of missions.
  • We most often use it for:
    • Crime scene photography.
    • Search and rescue missions.
  • With aerial crime scene photography, we can build useful three-dimensional models for:
    • Investigators.
    • Prosecutors.
    • Juries.
  • Search and rescue missions:
    • Aerial views can be enhanced with the use of infrared technology.
    • Provides a better view of anything with a heat signature.
  • We have infrequently used the system:
    • Attempt to locate dangerous fugitives in wooded areas.
    • Assisted arson investigators in identifying heat sources on structure fires.
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