Red Flag Warning
According to Accuweather, a red flag warning is in effect from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 20 for gusty winds, low relative humidity,...
Air quality advisory: Plumtaw Fire triggers unhealthy air quality
The Plumtaw Fire north of Pagosa Springs is affecting local air quality. Northern Archuleta and southern Mineral counties are currently experiencing unhealthy air quality,...
Fire restrictions now in effect throughout town, county, forest and region
By Randi Pierce | Staff Writer
Fire restrictions are now in effect for unincorporated Archuleta County, the Town of Pagosa Springs, San Juan National Forest...
Fire burning on Plumtaw Road: 600 acres, reaches Fourmile Road on east boundary
Update 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, May 18:
The following update was posted on InciWeb shortly before 8:45 a.m. regarding the Plumtaw Fire:
The Plumtaw fire was first...
Red Flag Warning
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, May 8
No burning allowed.
Conditions will become favorable for easy ignition and
rapid spread of fires and extreme fire behavior due...
Fire burning on Devil Mountain Road
9:20 p.m. fire update: The fire was contained at 3.7 acres. USFS and Bureau of Indian Affairs will be back on scene tomorrow.
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A fire...
Burn permits required for all open burning
By Randi Pierce | Staff Writer
Due to the potential of wildfire, an open burning fire permit is required for all open burning conducted within...
Pagosa firefighters recognized
Lifetime Achievement Award: Capt. Marvin Johnson
Pagosa Fire Protection District
The Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) is comprised of paid staff and volunteers who serve...
Fire district battles residential fire
By Randi Pierce | Staff Writer
Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) personnel battled a residential fire for more than four hours on Feb. 5.
According to...
Garage ‘heavily damaged,’ vintage instruments saved in Jan. 12 fire
By Randi Pierce | Staff Writer
Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) personnel responded to a garage fire on Jan. 12, with the cause of the...