Rio Blanco Fire!

This photo was sent to us by Laura Young at 3:48pm as she was driving into town on Hwy 160 from the east. Smoke is visible into town and from Put Hill.

UPDATE: 4:34pm – An evacuation order is in effect for County Road 335. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! Danger is imminent!

Tuesday – 28 Jul 2026 – 4pm

An Evacuation Warning is in effect for Lower Blanco!

The Rio Blanco Fire was reported on Watch Duty at 3:11pm. The latest report is that it is at 16 acres.

The fire 1/2 mile west of FS Road 653 & FS Road 653.B, South of Pagosa Springs.

Follow Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook and Watch Duty for latest updates.

Shawn will have a full weather report out around 6:00pm.

-Arleen

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I grew up in Montana where my love of the mountains is rooted. I served in the Air Force, forecasting aviation weather, for 24 years. I had eight assignments and my favorites were Colorado, Alaska, Korea, and Germany. I deployed several times, including to Iraq and Afghanistan. After RV traveling for nine years, Shawn and I found paradise in Pagosa. Here we enjoy playing outside in the spectacular San Juan mountains!

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