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CDPHE: air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke

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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Avisos en Español para todo el Estado (Colorado)

Issued for Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Garfield, Eagle, Pitkin, Lake, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Park, Teller, Fremont, El Paso and Pueblo counties

Issued at 4:52 a.m. MDT, Monday, August 3, 2026
Updated at 1:30 p.m. MDT, Monday, August 3, 2026
Issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Affected area: Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Garfield, Eagle, Pitkin, Lake, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Park, Teller, Fremont, El Paso and Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Meeker, Rangely, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Aspen, Leadville, Central City, Georgetown, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Canon City, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

Advisory in effect: 5 a.m. MDT, Monday, August 3, 2026 to 9 a.m. MDT, Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Public health recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

Outlook: Areas of moderate to heavy smoke from out-of-state wildfires will be possible within the advisory area through at least Tuesday morning.

Note: This advisory updates the previous advisory that was issued Monday morning by adding several counties.

For the latest Colorado statewide air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx

For the latest Smoke Blog, visit: https://colosmokeoutlook.blogspot.com/
For more information about smoke and your health, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/outdoor-burning/wildfire-smoke-and-health
CDPHE: air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke

GCSO: westbound I-70 closed between Silt and New Castle due to flooding

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Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

Garfield County Sheriff's Office road closure notice displaying two GCSO vehicles with flashing lights.

July 24, 2026 – I-70 Westbound at mile marker 100.5 (between New Castle and Silt) due to flooding/debris flow. Closed at New Castle Exit 105. No ETA of opening.

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

July 24, 2026, 6:44 a.m. – I-70 is closed between mile-markers 105 and 97 WB only, New Castle to Silt, due to flooding on the roadway. Detour on Hwy 6 in place. Eastbound remains open.

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GCSO: westbound I-70 closed between Silt and New Castle due to flooding

ECSO: Sleepy Creek Fire is now 100% contained

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Eagle County Sheriff’s Office

July 23, 2026, 4:14 p.m. – Sleepy Creek Fire Update: Crews from Roaring Fork Fire Rescue, Aspen Fire, Carbondale Fire, and the Upper Colorado River Interagency team have worked throughout the day, and the Sleepy Creek Fire is now 100% contained.

Evacuations along Buck Point Drive (zone RFF-257) are lifted. The area surrounding the evacuation area (zone RFF-522) is no longer under pre-evacuation.

Cottonwood Pass is open. Please use caution if driving in the area, as crews will continue to monitor for the next few days.
Lightning is strongly suspected to be the cause of the fire.

We want to extend our sincere thanks to all of our incredible partner agencies for their quick response, teamwork, and support!

23 de julio de 2026, 4:15 p.m. – Actualización del incendio de Sleepy Creek: Los equipos de Roaring Fork Fire Rescue, Aspen Fire, Carbondale Fire y el equipo interinstitucional del Alto Río Colorado han trabajado durante todo el día y han establecido completamente una línea de contención alrededor del incendio.

Se levantan las evacuaciones a lo largo de Buck Point Drive (zona RFF-257). El área que rodea la zona de evacuación (zona RFF-522) ya no está bajo preevacuación.

El paso de Cottonwood está abierto. Tenga precaución al conducir por la zona, ya que los equipos de vigilancia continuarán supervisando la situación durante los próximos días.

Queremos expresar nuestro sincero agradecimiento a todas nuestras increíbles agencias colaboradoras por su rápida respuesta, trabajo en equipo y apoyo.

ECSO: Sleepy Creek Fire is now 100% contained

GarCo911: I-70 remains closed between Silt and New Castle due to flooding

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Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

GarCo911 road closed graphic.

July 21, 2026, 3:19 p.m. – I-70 remains closed between mile-markers 97 and 105 both directions, Silt to New Castle, due to yesterday’s flooding. Westbound traffic is expected to be heavy this afternoon and evening with significant delays expected on the detour route. Please be patient and drive safely.

GarCo911: I-70 remains closed between Silt and New Castle due to flooding

CDOT: Mud, debris close I-70 between New Castle and Silt

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Colorado Department of Transportation

Colorado Department of Transportation maintenance personnel continue to work on Interstate 70 between New Castle, Mile Point 105, and Silt, MP 97, to remove tons of mud and debris covering the roadway. Detours are in place on U.S. 6.

At approximately 7 p.m. on July 20, I-70 became impassable due to a debris flow. Torrential rain and hail flooded the area, pushing mud, logs, and rocks across the roadway and overwhelming local drainages.

“A very quick, very heavy rain and hail storm brought a lot of moisture and the dry ground was not able to absorb, which caused massive flooding and piles of debris to overwhelm the drainage system in this area,” said CDOT Regional Transportation Director Jason Smith. “Our maintenance crew reacted quickly and worked in conjunction with our State Patrol partners to get the roadway closed off and route vehicles onto detours.”

It’s estimated that the mud and debris has covered more than 300 yards of the highway and more than three feet deep in some areas.

“There is a lot of material for the crews to clear and water to drain,” said Smith. “We are working hard to get this cleared up to get this vital road back open as soon as possible.”

A debris flow is a fast-moving, gravity-driven slurry of water-saturated rock, soil, vegetation, and other organic materials that travels down slopes. Moving like a river of liquid mud and rock, these destructive landslides can exceed speeds of 35 mph and are frequently triggered by intense rainfall or rapid snowmelt, particularly in areas recently scarred by wildfires, but can also take place in extremely dry conditions.

Extended delays are expected. Commuters are encouraged to use the COtrip.org web or COtrip Planner App for roadway updates and detour information.

Mud and debris across both directions of I-70 between New Castle and Silt.

CDOT crews working around the clock removing mud and debris across both directions of I-70 between New Castle and Silt.
CDOT: Mud, debris close I-70 between New Castle and Silt

National Weather Service issues heat advisory for the central Colorado River Basin

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The National Weather Service in Grand Junction, CO, has issued a heat advisory for the Central Colorado, Central Gunnison, and Uncompahgre river basins. This includes the cities of Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt, Montrose, Olathe, Delta, Hotchkiss, and Paonia.

The heat advisory remains in effect from noon on Saturday, July 11, to midnight on Monday, July 13.

  • What: prolonged hot conditions with temperatures in the 97 to 102 range this weekend through early next week.
  • Where: central Colorado River Basin and central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin.
  • When: from noon Saturday to midnight MDT on Monday night.
  • Impacts: heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
  • Additional details: near record temperatures will be possible during the event, especially on Sunday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

National Weather Service issues heat advisory for the central Colorado River Basin

GCSO: Snyder Fire Firefighters Benefit Account

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Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

In times of tragedy, Colorado communities come together.

Alpine Bank has established the Snyder Fire Firefighter Families Benefit Account to support the families of the five firefighters impacted by the Snyder Fire. Alpine Bank is contributing an initial $25,000, and community members, businesses and organizations are invited to join us in supporting these families during this incredibly difficult time.

Donations can be made online, by phone or in person at any Alpine Bank branch through August 31. Simply reference the “Snyder Fire Firefighter Families Benefit Account.”

Learn more or find donation information at alpinebank.com/snyderfire. 

GCSO: Snyder Fire Firefighters Benefit Account

CDPHE: Air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke

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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Avisos en Español para todo el Estado (Colorado)

Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache counties. Issued at 8:22 a.m. MDT, Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Affected area: Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache.

Advisory in effect: 9 a.m. MDT, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 to 9 a.m. MDT, Thursday, July 2, 2026.

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.

Outlook: Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning.

For the latest Colorado statewide air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx

For the latest Smoke Blog, visit: https://colosmokeoutlook.blogspot.com/

For more information about smoke and your health, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/outdoor-burning/wildfire-smoke-and-health

CDPHE: Air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke

CORRECTION: CRFR: morning update on Dry Creek Fire

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Correction: The previous message had the wrong name in the headline for the fire.

Colorado River Fire Rescue

June 25, 2026, 9:11 a.m. – Thanks to firefighters’ efforts yesterday, the fire remains at 316 acres.

Overnight moisture provides favorable conditions for firefighter suppression efforts. Today, crews will focus on securing the fire perimeter and extinguishing hot spots on the interior area of the fire perimeter. Smoke dispersal forecasts improved smoke dispersal this afternoon.

Resources assigned include three Type 2 hand crews, one suppression module, 11 fire engines, two water tenders, and one aircraft available if needed.

For the latest evacuation information, visit Garfield County’s evacuation map: https://bit.ly/drycreekfire. Firefighters remain active throughout the incident area, and increased fire apparatus traffic is expected. Please avoid the area if possible.

Burn area of the Dry Creek Fire.

Smoke column from the Dry Creek Fire,

Team morning briefing for the Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire.

Burn area of the Dry Creek Fire.

Burn area of the Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Burn area of Dry Creek Fire.

Emergency services respond to the Dry Creek Fire by natural gas facilities.

Information channels

Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
FACEBOOK – Garfield County Sheriff’s Office #facebook.com/GarcoSheriff
Garfield County Emergency Management
INCIDENT UPDATES/SUBSCRIBE – garfieldcounty.net
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
REGISTER FOR ALERTS – garco911.com and Reachwell mobile app

Colorado River Fire Rescue
CRFR website | facebook: #ColoradoRiverFireRescue

CORRECTION: CRFR: morning update on Dry Creek Fire