Archuleta County
Coverage of Archuleta County in the Nexus archive.
- Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuations in Archuleta County
A fast-moving wildfire, the Rio Blanco fire, has forced mandatory evacuations in Archuleta County, Colorado, affecting residents near County Road 335. Firefighters are deploying ground and aerial resources to contain the 120-acre blaze, with no reported injuries or structural damage. Evacuees are directed to Pagosa Springs High School and other designated shelters.
- Fast-moving wildfire forces evacuations in Archuleta County
A fast-moving wildfire in Archuleta County, Colorado, has prompted mandatory evacuations for residents along County Road 335 (Lower Blanco Road). The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office reported that fire resources are en route, and evacuees can seek shelter at Pagosa Springs High School, county fairgrounds for livestock, or the Pagosa Springs Humane Society for smaller animals.
- 8 months later: Southwest Colorado still rebuilding after Trump admin denied disaster funding
Southwest Colorado communities, including Pagosa Springs, are still rebuilding eight months after record-breaking floods caused by Tropical Storms Priscilla and Raymond. The Trump administration denied disaster funding, leaving towns reliant on state and limited federal programs like the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) to cover repairs, which are expected to take years and exceed local financial capacity.