Air Quality Alert

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following...WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.WHERE...eastern Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata and southern San Juan Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Rico, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, and Rockwood.WHEN...900 AM Thursday August 14 to 900 AM Friday August 15IMPACTS...The Stoner Mesa fire in eastern Dolores County will create periods of moderate to heavy smoke on Thursday and Friday within the advisory area. The heaviest smoke impacts will likely be in locations near the fire and low-lying areas, including Rico, Dolores, Cortez, and Durango.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.