Sandbags available in La Plata County for flood protection

Forecasted heavy rains on top of an above-average snow season means flooding is an imminent danger throughout La Plata County. To protect property and structures, free sandbags will be made available for county residents to pick up or fill their own at several locations:

  • La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.
    (fill your own, bags provided)
  • Bayfield Town Hall, 1199 Bayfield Parkway
    (fill your own, bags provided)
  • BEGINNING MONDAY, March 13 - Upper Pine River Fire Department Station 1, 75 Clover Drive, Bayfield
    (filled bags available)
  • BEGINNING MONDAY, March 13 – Ft. Lewis Mesa Fire Department, 22868 Highway 140, Hesperus
    (filled bags available)

Please call Ted Holteen at 970-382-6265 for more information.

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