US 160 CLOSED near Chimney Rock between Durango and Pagosa Springs, Alternate is Route Available
Southwest Colorado motorists traveling between Durango and Pagosa Springs will encounter a detour this morning. US 160 is closed and drivers will be rerouted onto Archuleta County Road (CR) 175…
Crews add 300 more acres to fire: Smoke becomes more visible
Areas of smoke from the lightning-caused wildfire near Bayfield will be more visible as fire crews are adding 300 more acres to produce a low-intensity fire. This will prevent the…
Update: Teen found – Family searches for missing teen
Mark Holladay Mark Holladay, age 15, was last seen at his home on Holiday Avenue in the vicinity of Park Avenue on noon, Wednesday, Aug. 2. He is considered a…
Flash flood watch in effect
A flash flood watch is in effect for Archuleta County and the Southwest San Juan Mountains through Tuesday evening. According to the National Weather Service, scattered to numerous thunderstorms with…
Firefighters battle wildland fires near Durango
Photo courtesy Durango Herald/Jerry McBride • Evacuations ordered • Smoke can be seen from Archuleta County Read more at DurangoHerald.com Follow these topics: News, Top Stories…
Pagosa Ranger District monitors forest fire south of Treasure Falls
According to San Juan National Forest Public Affairs Specialist Ann Bond, Pagosa Ranger District crews are currently monitoring a fire caused by a lightning strike that was reported at 5:25…
Southern Ute Reservation initiates Stage 1 fire restrictions
By Rich Gustafson Due to the current high temperatures, dry fuel conditions and the occurrence of recent wildland fires, Stage 1 fire restrictions have been implemented for all trust lands…
Out-of-state wildfires produce smoky skies
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, out-of-state wildfires are producing hazy, smoky skies for the area today and tomorrow. The Colorado Smoke Outlook report states that…
Severe weather alert issued for Archuleta County
The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning for today from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. for wind and low relative humidity at elevations below 8,500 feet.…
Chris Mountain fire mop up operations will begin tomorrow
San Juan National Forest Service Public Affairs Specialist Ann Bond reported this evening that there has been no new growth at the Chris Mountain fire. The fire is fully contained…
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