On Sept. 25, the Bureau of Land Management reopened public lands in Mesa County that the bureau had closed because of the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires.

The BLM announced an emergency closure July 15 to ensure public and firefighter safety during fire-suppression efforts. The bureau issued the rescission, because agency officials determined the area is safe and fire clean-up activities are complete.

The Mesa County Road and Bridge Department will keep Niche Road closed until further notice.