Air Quality Alert

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following...WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.WHERE...San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma and La Plata Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville and Rockwood.WHEN...900 AM Saturday August 09 to 900 AM Sunday August 10IMPACTS...The Stoner Mesa fire in eastern Dolores County will create areas of moderate to heavy smoke on Saturday and Sunday.HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.