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Alamosa County Stanley Road Pre-evac lifted

Go to alamosacounty.org for more info.

Area: Archuleta CountyExpires: Nov 5, 2026, 6:23 PMUpdated 1h ago

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The Slope

CO-17N flooding

Northbound through lanes closed; southbound open. Between County Road 108 and County Road 731A (23 miles south of the Antonito area) at Mile Point 15. Look out for flooding. There is alternating traffic. Slower speeds are advised.

Area: Archuleta CountyUpdated 13m ago

Ongoing incidents

Still active, holding steady. New activity moves these back up.

ModerateWildfireNIFC

Gold Mountain Fire

The Gold Mountain Fire was discovered on June 27, 2026, at approximately 5:33 pm 2 miles northeast of Ouray, CO. Fire initially started burning in mixed conifer vegetation located on inaccessible terrain above the east side of Highway 550. Local, State, and Federal initial attack fire resources were ordered immediately. The fire spread quickly running up steep slopes. A local Type 3 Incident Management Team was assigned on June 27, 2026. Aviation resources were ordered throughout the next day, but high winds and terrain features shut down the use of aviation resources. Fire became very active, with group torching and crowning, increasing the fire growth to the east by 2,000 acres. Fire resources provided public safety and worked to protect structures. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 3 was ordered on June 28, 2026, and took command on June 29, 2026, at 6 pm. Red Flag conditions over the following week led to extreme fire behavior increasing the fire growth to over 30,000 acres by July 6, 2026. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 assumed command July 14, 2026 following a coordinated, planned transition. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 assumed command July 26, 2026 following a coordinated, planned transition. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 assumed command again on August 9th, 2026 of both the Gold Mountain and Elk Fires following a coordinated planned transition. On August 22nd, 2026 Crawford Incident Management Team Type 3 assumed command. Firefighters are focused on securing the remaining portions of the fire perimeter in the Middle and East Forks of the Cimarron River. Recent progress has increased containment along the northern portion of the Middle Fork and the eastern side of the East Fork. Crews continue to patrol containment lines and use unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with infrared capabilities to locate remaining heat and identify areas where firefighters can safely engage. Heat lingering in heavy dead and down fuels and unburned pockets within the fire’s interior may continue to produce intermittent smoke as fuels dry.

39,747acres

92%contained

Jun 27started

30 updates · tap to follow

ModerateRoadThe Slope

US-160E closed

Eastbound and westbound through lanes closed. Between Forest Service Road 621 (17 miles east of the Bayfield area) and CO 151 (12 miles west of the Pagosa Springs area) from Mile Point 121.2 to Mile Point 127. Road closed expect delays because of flooding. Comment: Residential and emergency traffic only, no through travel permitted. US 160 Piedra River Bridge (MP 121) is impassable. Seek alternative routes between Pagosa Springs and Durango.

Area: Archuleta CountyUpdated 13m ago

ModerateRoadThe Slope

CO-82E closed

Eastbound and westbound through lanes closed. Between County Road 23 (8 miles east of the Aspen area) and Carlton Tunnel Road (11 miles west of the Twin Lakes area) from Mile Point 51.4 to Mile Point 68.5. Road closed expect delays due to safety concerns. Comment: Due to forecasted winter weather, the Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, will close Colorado Highway 82 over Independence Pass between Aspen and Twin Lakes beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 31. The incoming storm is expected to bring snow accumulation and strong winds, making travel across the high-mountain pass hazardous. Conditions will be re-evaluated once the storms pass to determine whether the road can reopen for the fall or will enter its annual winter shutdown. CO 82 will be closed at approximately Lincoln Creek Road (Mile Point 51.1) on the west side and near Graham Gulch (MP 68.5) on the east side. The alternate route from the Denver Metro Area to Aspen is via westbound I-70 to Glenwood Springs, then CO 82 to Aspen.

Area: Pitkin CountyUpdated 13m ago

ModerateRoadThe Slope

CO-151N closed

Northbound and southbound through lanes closed. Between Old Gallegos Road and Cabazon Canyon Road (9 to 12 miles north of the Arboles area) from Mile Point 27 to Mile Point 30. Road closed expect delays due to safety concerns. Comment: Road Closed. Extended Road Closure, seek alternative routes

Area: Archuleta CountyUpdated 13m ago

All 23 alerts and history

From the dispatch logs

last 72 hours

Tincup Handpiles RX · Prescribed fire · 0.1 acres
9h agoMontrose
Kentucky Ridge Handpiles RX · Prescribed fire · 25 acres
yesterdayMontrose
Sunlight Piles Rx · Prescribed fire
2d agoGrand Junction
Plateau Creek FA · False alarm
2d agoGrand Junction
Bald Piles Rx · Prescribed fire
2d agoMontrose

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