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Xcel Energy: temporary power outages possible on April 22 due to strong winds

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Xcel Energy

Public Safety Power Shutoff likely as we prepare for high winds, dry conditions in San Luis Valley on Wednesday, April 22

Current situation

San Luis Valley

April 21, 2026, 10:39 a.m. – We continue to prepare for strong winds, low relative humidity and very dry conditions, resulting in high wildfire risk in parts of the San Luis Valley, on Wednesday, April 22.

High winds also heighten risk of damage to our power lines and may result in outages.

To reduce the risk of wildfire and support public safety, we are planning for a likely Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) beginning Wednesday, April 22, around 12 p.m., potentially impacting about 14,000 customers in Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, and Rio Grande counties.

Much of the area is experiencing extreme to exceptional drought due to the record warm and dry winter. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the San Luis Valley for this weather event.

Customers can look up their address on our outage map to find out if they may be affected by a PSPS event.

The impacted areas and number of customers affected may continue to change as weather conditions evolve and our teams refine the scope of the PSPS event. As forecasts continue to improve, we expect to be able to reduce the area and number of customers impacted.

Weather conditions are expected to start improving around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. Crews will begin restoring power as soon as it is safe to do so.

Front Range

We also continue to monitor a high wildfire risk event along the northern Front Range expected on Thursday, April 23.

Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) will be activated across Colorado. This means power lines are more sensitive and can stop the flow of electricity if an issue, like a tree branch touching the line, is detected. This helps improve public safety during heightened risk conditions.

We are continually investing in and building out our systems to reduce the risk of wildfire and limit the size, scale, and duration of potential power disruptions, including system hardening, upgrading electrical components, enhancing vegetation management and expanding technologies like Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings.?Our goal is to limit the impact of our wildfire mitigation strategies as much as possible while effectively managing high wildfire risk.

Power restoration

We encourage customers to plan for potential power outages in the coming days due to weather, especially those who have medical equipment that relies on electricity.

Due to anticipated high winds, outages could take place outside of areas impacted by a PSPS, affecting restoration times.

Restoring outages from a significant weather event or PSPS may take several hours to several days. This is because crews must inspect power lines and repair damage before they can be safely re-energized.

Rural, remote, mountainous and other difficult to reach areas could experience extended outages.

Thank you for your patience and support as we work to protect the safety of our communities and decrease the risk of wildfire.

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Current situation

Xcel Energy is monitoring forecasted strong winds, low relative humidity, and very dry conditions on Wednesday, April 22, and may temporarily shut down power in some Western Slope areas as a precaution against wildfire risk.

April 20, 2026, 1:04 p.m. – We continue to prepare for strong winds, low relative humidity and very dry conditions, resulting in high wildfire risk, in parts of western Colorado and the San Luis Valley on Wednesday, April 22, and along the northern Front Range on Thursday, April 23. High winds heighten risk of damage to our power lines and may result in outages.

To reduce the risk of wildfire and support public safety, we are planning for a possible public safety power shutoff (PSPS) beginning on Wednesday, April 22, around 9 a.m. MT for some customers in Garfield, Mesa and Pitkin counties, and around 11 a.m. MT for some customers in Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande and Saguache counties.

  • Much of the area is experiencing extreme to exceptional drought due to the record warm and dry winter. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the San Luis Valley for this weather event.
  • Customers can look up their address on our outage map to find out if they may be affected by a PSPS event.

Weather conditions are expected to start improving around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. Crews will begin restoring power as soon as it is safe to do so.

Due to anticipated high winds, outages could take place outside of areas impacted by a PSPS, affecting restoration times. Restoring outages from a significant weather event or PSPS may take several hours to several days. This is because crews must inspect power lines and repair damage before they can be safely re-energized.

Rural, remote, mountainous and other difficult to reach areas could experience extended outages.

Enhanced powerline safety settings (EPSS) will be activated in across Colorado. This means power lines are more sensitive and can stop the flow of electricity if an issue, like a tree branch touching the line, is detected. This helps improve public safety during heightened risk conditions.

Xcel Energy will continue to reach out to potentially affected customers as the forecasted weather event approaches. Please know the forecast may change and we will provide updates as needed. We plan to share an update the evening of Monday, April 20.

  • We encourage customers to plan for potential power outages in the coming days due to weather, especially those who have medical equipment that relies on electricity.
  • The impacted areas and number of customers affected may continue to change as weather conditions evolve and our teams refine the scope of the PSPS event. As forecasts improve in the coming days, we expect to be able to reduce the area and number of customers impacted.

We are continually investing in and building out our systems to reduce the risk of wildfire and limit the size, scale, and duration of potential power disruptions, including system hardening, upgrading electrical components, enhancing vegetation management and expanding technologies like Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings.?Our goal is to limit the impact of a PSPS event as much as possible while effectively managing high wildfire risk.

Thank you for your patience and support as we work to protect the safety of our communities and decrease the risk of wildfire.

Xcel Energy: temporary power outages possible on April 22 due to strong winds

GSFD: Public Service Announcement

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Glenwood Springs Fire Department

Public Service Announcement

April 1, 2026

To All City and Rural-Area Glenwood Springs Residents and Visitors,

We are all aware of the lack of significant snow and rainfall, along with unseasonably elevated temperatures, and recognize the risk of wildfire is at an all-time high this year. Your Glenwood Springs firefighters are prepared and ready to respond quickly to any reports of smoke or fire. We are asking for your help to prevent and reduce the possibility of any sources of ignition.

Please take note of the following:

  1. All Open Burn Permits have been canceled. Glenwood Springs Fire Department (GSFD) will not issue new permits until this winter.
  2. Pay close attention to Red Flag Days in addition to Staged Fire Restriction measures. Follow all local rules and laws- these may vary if you travel and inform any guests visiting you.
  3. Fires are preventable. Take an extra minute to check your trailer chains are not dragging, keep your smoking materials inside, and consider doing yard work early in the morning. Any activity that produces a spark or flame needs to be closely monitored. Save s’mores for winter nights!
  4. Sign up now for Emergency Alerts, city news, and view evacuation plans at www.GlenwoodFire.com
  5. Wildfire moves fast. Ready, Set, Go! Be at the ready for evacuation notices and have a plan for your family and pets. Live Wildfire Ready by preparing your homes and creating defensible space.

Our community continues to build wildfire resiliency through homegrown efforts. We are fortunate to work alongside many agencies and organizations that help us with our mission. There are also new building codes and standards that are being adopted locally and State-wide this month that will ensure long-term success.

For any questions or concerns, please contact our main office at 970-384-6480.

Thank you and be safe,
Robin Pitt
Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Division

101 W. 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
970-384-6480  |  FAX 970-945-8506
SERVICE THROUGH DEDICATION, PROFESSIONALISM AND EXCELLENCE

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Glenwood Fire website | facebook: #GlenwoodSpringsFireDepartment

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CRFR: Press Release

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Colorado River Fire Rescue

1850 Railroad Avenue | Rifle, Colorado 81650
Telephone, (970) 625-1243 | Fax, (970) 625-2963 | www.crfr.us

Press Release

To all CRFR burn permit users:

Effective 11:59 p.m. 3/26/2026

Due to dry vegetation conditions, many out of control burns, and lack of moisture in the ground. We at CRFR are Requesting all burns to be completed by 1:00 p.m. every day. As always, open burning is not allowed during Red Flag Warnings or wind conditions over 5 mph.

Please help us monitor this situation and maintain safety for all our citizens and their property.

We will continue to monitor the fuels and weather to determine the future of burn permits and open burning.

For additional information, please contact our main office at 970-625-1243.

Thank you.

Prevention Division Chief, Orrin Moon

Colorado River Fire Rescue
CRFR website | facebook: #ColoradoRiverFireRescue

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Derby Fire: BLM Colorado reopens more public land in Garfield and Eagle counties

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Bureau of Land Management Colorado, Upper Colorado River District, Grand Junction Field Office

The Bureau of Land Management has reopened more public lands in Garfield and Eagle counties that were previously closed due to the Derby Fire. The updated closure order takes effect immediately.

Some areas inside the burned perimeter remain closed because they’re not safe. There are hazards like burned trees and ongoing work to repair damage from fighting the fire. See below and attached map for details. The closure order and map are also available on the BLM website.

This closure affects: BLM lands north and west of the town of Gypsum, Colorado, that are north of Sweetwater Road; west of the Colorado River; east of the White River National Forest boundary; and south of Derby Creek.

BLM issued the emergency closure Aug. 20 to ensure public and firefighter safety during fire suppression efforts and to reduce exposure to hazardous situations because of fire behavior of the Derby Fire.

This order will remain in effect until fire BLM rescinds the order. The public is to remain clear of the areas still closed. Please use caution and watch for firefighters when traveling in the area. Violations of this emergency order may lead to prosecution, with fines and possible imprisonment.

Thank you for your understanding as we focus on public safety and protecting natural resources.

For questions about the land closure, call the Colorado River Valley Field Office at 970-876-9000. For updates on the Derby Fire, visit the U.S. Forest Service White River National Forest page on Facebook.

A map of the closures near the Derby Fire.
Derby Fire: BLM Colorado reopens more public land in Garfield and Eagle counties

Derby Fire: Closures remain in place

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Type 3 Incident Management Team
Patrick Kieran, Incident Commander

The Derby fire is now 70% contained, but despite the fire activity lessening, it is still important to remember that this is an active fire. There is still a significant amount of firefighter traffic and work occurring, and the closures remain in place for the safety of both firefighters and the public.

For more information on the closures for Bureau of Land Management visit: https://www.blm.gov/ucr-fire-restrictions

For more information on the closures on the White River National Forest visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/alerts/

map of BLM land closure for Derby Fire
Map of National Forest Service land closure for Derby Fire
Derby Fire: Closures remain in place

Derby Fire: Final Update September 8, 2025

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Type 3 Incident Management Team
Patrick Kieran, Incident Commander

Derby Fire final update document
Derby Fire final update document – Spanish
Derby Fire final update Map

Information: Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District (970) 827-5715 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Colorado River Valley Office (970) 876-9000 (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Start Date: 08/16/25
Location: 13 miles north of Dotsero, Colo.
Cause: Lightning
Size: 5,453 acres
Containment: 65%
Personnel: 206

Current Situation

The containment of the Derby fire has increased to 65 percent. Fire managers are not expecting further fire growth, and this is the last daily update unless the situation changes. Information will continue to be posted to the Derby Fire Colorado Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/DerbyFire/, and Inciweb, https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/cowrf-derby-fire

The type 3 incident management organization will continue strengthening control lines as well as ongoing suppression repair work over the next several days. Fire managers will continue to downsize and remove equipment as needed.

We thank the local communities for their support during this firefighting effort.

Weather and Fire Behavior – Rain showers may occur, bringing along isolated thunderstorms. In the afternoon, gusty and erratic winds can be expected near isolated thunderstorms with potential for gusty outflow winds.

Evacuations and Closures

Fire restrictions and closures remain in place for Bureau of Land Management areas, https://www.blm.gov/ucr-fire-restrictions, and the White River National Forest, https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/alerts/ . BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office, White River National Forest, and Garfield and Eagle counties are under stage 1 fire restrictions.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the Derby Fire. All unauthorized aircraft (including drones) are prohibited from flying near the fire, as they can interfere with authorized air support operations. For more information, visit https://tfr.faa.gov.

derby fire map 9/8/25

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Actualización final para el Incendio Derby 8 de septiembre de 2025

Equipo de gestión de incidentes tipo 3
Patrick Kieran, Comandante de Incidentes

Información: Distrito de Guardabosques de Eagle-Holy Cross (970) 827-5715 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Oficina del Valle del Río Colorado (970) 876-9000 (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Fecha de inicio: 16/08/25
Ubicación: 13 millas al norte de Dotsero, Colorado.
Causa: Relámpago
Tamaño: 5,453 acres
Contención: 65%
Personal: 206

Situación actual:

la contención del incendio de Derby ha aumentado al 65 por ciento. Los administradores de incendios no esperan un mayor crecimiento del fuego, y esta es la última actualización diaria a menos que la situación cambie. La información continuará publicándose en la página de Facebook de Derby Fire Colorado, https://www.facebook.com/DerbyFire/ y Inciweb, https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident…/cowrf-derby-fire

La organización de gestión de incidentes tipo 3 continuará fortaleciendo las líneas de control, así como el trabajo de reparación de supresión en curso durante los próximos días. Los administradores de incendios continuarán reduciendo el tamaño y retirando el equipo según sea necesario.

Agradecemos a las comunidades locales por su apoyo durante este esfuerzo de extinción de incendios.

Clima y comportamiento del fuego: pueden ocurrir lluvias, trayendo consigo tormentas eléctricas aisladas. Por la tarde, se pueden esperar vientos racheados y erráticos cerca de tormentas eléctricas aisladas con potencial de vientos racheados.

Evacuaciones y cierres:

las restricciones y cierres de incendios permanecen vigentes para las áreas de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras, https://www.blm.gov/ucr-fire-restrictions y el https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/alerts/ del Bosque Nacional White River. La Oficina de Campo de BLM Colorado River Valley, el Bosque Nacional White River y los condados de Garfield y Eagle están bajo restricciones de incendios de etapa 1.

Existe una restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR) sobre el incendio de Derby. Todas las aeronaves no autorizadas (incluidos los drones) tienen prohibido volar cerca del incendio, ya que pueden interferir con las operaciones de apoyo aéreo autorizadas. Para obtener más información, visite https://tfr.faa.gov.

Derby Fire: Final Update September 8, 2025

Derby Fire: Update September 6

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Type 3 Incident Management Team

Patrick Kieran, Incident Commander

Derby Fire map

Fire Information: 970-355-3283 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Start Date: 08/16/25
Location: 13 miles north of Dotsero, Colo.
Cause: Lightning
Size: 5,453 acres
Containment: 62% Personnel: 344

Key Messages: A Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the Derby Fire this morning. Firefighting resources continue to be downsized as containment increases. The Bureau of Land Management has reduced the size of its area closure, for more information visit : https://www.blm.gov/ucr-fire-restrictions.

Current Situation – The fire has seen minimal growth over the past several days. Firefighters are continuing to strengthen and patrol containment lines as well as back haul equipment. In areas with containment, firefighters are continuing suppression repair to restore areas disturbed by firefighting activities such as firelines, staging areas, and helipads. A heavy helicopter, light helicopter and unmanned aircraft systems (drones) are available to assist firefighters today.

The Incident Command Post at the Eagle Fairgrounds is being significantly downsized today.

Weather and Fire Behavior – Rain showers and thunderstorms are expected today and tomorrow but will likely decrease throughout the week. The showers will bring brief gusty winds, but overall winds are expected to remain light. With the incoming monsoon moisture, fire activity is expected to be low.
Evacuations and Closures: Fire restrictions and closures remain in place for Bureau of Land Management areas, https://www.blm.gov/ucr-fire-restrictions and the White River National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/alerts/. Fire restrictions have dropped to Stage 1.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the Derby Fire. All unauthorized aircraft (including drones) are prohibited from flying near the fire, as they can interfere with authorized air support operations. For more information, visit https://tfr.faa.gov.

9-6-25 Derby Fire map image

Actualización del Incendio Derby 6 de septiembre de 2025

Equipo de gestión de incidentes tipo 3

Patrick Kieran, Comandante de Incidentes

Información sobre incendios: 970-355-3283 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Fecha de inicio: 08/16/25
Ubicación: 13 millas al norte de Dotsero, Colorado
Causa: Relámpago
Tamaño: 5,453 acres
Contención: 62% Personal: 344

Mensajes clave: Un equipo de gestión de incidentes de tipo 3 tomó el mando del incendio de Derby esta mañana. Los recursos de extinción de incendios continúan reduciéndose a medida que aumenta la contención. La Oficina de Administración de Tierras ha reducido el tamaño del cierre de su área, para obtener más información, visite: https://www.blm.gov/ucr-fire-restrictions.

Situación actual: El incendio ha experimentado un crecimiento mínimo en los últimos días. Los bomberos continúan fortaleciendo y patrullando las líneas de contención y el equipo de retorno. En las áreas con contención, los bomberos continúan con la reparación de supresión para restaurar las áreas perturbadas por las actividades de extinción de incendios, como líneas de fuego, áreas de preparación y helipuertos. Un helicóptero pesado, un helicóptero ligero y sistemas de aeronaves no tripuladas (drones) están disponibles para ayudar a los bomberos en la actualidad.

El Puesto de Comando de Incidentes en el recinto ferial de Eagle se está reduciendo significativamente.
Clima y comportamiento del fuego: se esperan lluvias y tormentas eléctricas hoy y mañana, pero es probable que disminuyan a lo largo de la semana. Las lluvias traerán breves vientos racheados, pero se espera que los vientos en general sigan siendo ligeros. Con la humedad del monzón entrante, se espera que la actividad del fuego sea baja.

Evacuaciones y cierres: Las restricciones y cierres de incendios permanecen vigentes para las áreas de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras, https://www.blm.gov/ucr-fire-restrictions y el https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/alerts/ del Bosque Nacional White River. Las restricciones contra incendios han bajado a la Etapa 1.

Existe una restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR) sobre el incendio de Derby. Todas las aeronaves no autorizadas (incluidos los drones) tienen prohibido volar cerca del incendio, ya que pueden interferir con las operaciones de apoyo aéreo autorizadas. Para obtener más información, visite https://tfr.faa.gov.

Derby Fire: Update September 6

Derby Fire: Incident management team transition

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Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3

With the reduction in fire activity and resources assigned, the complexity of the Derby Fire is decreasing. In response, a Type Three Incident Management organization will officially take command of the Derby Fire on Saturday at 6:00 a.m. The Incident Commander will be Patrick Kieran. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Three would like to thank the citizens of Garfield and Eagle County for your hospitality. Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team Three Incident Commander Ben Sanders talks about our time at the Derby Fire.

Derby Fire official information

FACEBOOK – Derby fire @derbyfire
INCIWEB – Derby Fire
WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST – facebook.com/whiteriverNF @whiteriverNF

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EAGLE COUNTY INFO
DERBY FIRE: EAGLE COUNTY EVACUATION MAP REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts
INCIDENT UPDATES – EC Emergency or Reachwell app
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/eaglecountyso @eaglecountyso

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GARFIELD COUNTY INFO
DERBY FIRE: GARFIELD COUNTY INTERACTIVE EVACUATION MAP REGISTER FOR ALERTS – 911 alerts or Reachwell app
INCIDENT UPDATES / SUBSCRIBE – Garfield County emergency
FACEBOOK – facebook.com/garcosheriff @garcosheriff

Derby Fire: Incident management team transition

Derby Fire: BLM reduces size of land closure

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BLM Colorado, Upper Colorado River District

BLM reduces size of land closure in Garfield and Eagle Counties for Derby Fire

BLM closure map

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. â€”Today, the Bureau of Land Management issued a public land closure order to reopen some public lands in Garfield and Eagle Counties that were closed because of the Derby Fire. This modified order is effective immediately.

BLM issued the emergency closure Aug. 20 to ensure public and firefighter safety during fire suppression efforts and to reduce exposure to hazardous situations due to fire behavior of the Derby Fire.

This closure affects: BLM lands north and west of the town of Gypsum, Colorado that are north of Sweetwater Road; west of the Colorado River; east of the White River National Forest boundary, and south of Red Dirt Road.

Please refer to the map and closure order (on the BLM website) for detailed information on the lands that are closed.

This order will remain in effect until fire managers declare the Derby Fire controlled or BLM rescinds the order. The public is to remain clear of the areas still closed. Please use caution and watch for firefighters when traveling in the area.

Violations of this emergency order may lead to prosecution, with fines and possible imprisonment.

We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety and resource integrity during this critical time. For more information about the land closure, please call the Colorado River Valley Field Office front desk at 970-876-9000.

Derby Fire: BLM reduces size of land closure