ArchivesBurn ban issued for Dallam, Hartley CountiesBy Nixie Sanderson An emergency burn ban has been issued in both Dallam and Hartley Counties. The bans were issued Sunday and will last for seven days. Judge Ronnie Gordon issued the ban for Hartley County, and Judge Wes Ritchey issued the ban in Dallam County. Dalhart Fire Chief Curtis Brown said the ban will go through Saturday. However, both the Dallam and Hartley County Commissioners are expected to consider an extension to the burn ban at their next meetings, which are scheduled for Monday, March 13. Brown said area residents can still use a grill in town. However, all other burning is prohibited during the ban. He said the national grasslands surrounding the Dalhart area have been in a stage one fire restriction. Brown said he expected that to change to a stage 2 restriction. For the full story SUBSCRIBE to the online edition of The Dalhart Texan, call (806) 244-4511 to setup a subscription to our physical paper or pick a copy up at one of our many convenient news rack locations. You can also stop by and purchase a paper or subscription in person at our news office located at 410 Denrock Ave. For the full story SUBSCRIBE to the online edition of The Dalhart Texan, call (806) 244-4511 to setup a subscription to our physical paper or pick a copy up at one of our many convenient news rack locations. You can also stop by and purchase a paper or subscription in person at our news office located at 410 Denrock Ave. |
