Colorado Unknown Air Quality Alert | Effective 07/09/2026 08:10

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Dolores, San Miguel, Montrose, Ouray, San Juan and Hinsdale Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Dove Creek, Telluride, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Silverton and Lake City. WHEN...900 AM Thursday July 09 to 900 AM Friday July 10 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from wildfires in Colorado and Utah will be possible within the advisory area through at least Friday morning. 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.