Wildfire Adapted Partnership
Archuleta County Wildfire Status
June 28, 2023
Monday night’s storm brought a lot of lightning and very little precipitation. There have been quite a few fire starts in the area and smoke coming from multiple directions.
Vahala Fire, near Treasure Falls, 0.1 acre
Six Horse Canyon Fire, 9 miles south of Pagosa Springs, 1.5 acre, growth suppressed
Piedra Peak Fire, northwest of Navajo Lake State Park, 0.1 acre
Sandoval Fire, northeast of Navajo Lake State Park, 1 acre
West Sandoval Fire, northeast of Navajo Lake State Park, 1 acre
Arkansas Loop Fire, 9 miles southwest of Ignacio, 86 acres
Northern New Mexico also has wildfires burning.
Broken Butte Fire, near US 64 & US 84 junction, 0.1 acre
Middle Mesa Fire, west of Navajo Lake State Park, 4 acres
Ditch Canyon Fire, west of Navajo Lake State Park, 0.1 acres
Trail Canyon Fire, west of Navajo Lake, 3 miles from CO border, 15 acres
Two new fire starts are growing and of serious concern.
Chris Mountain Fire, west side of Chris Mountain, 11 miles west of Pagosa Springs, 148 acres. Mandatory Evacuation orders for USFS 628 Rd. to CR 146 (Turkey Springs Rd.)
Coal Mine Fire, 2 miles west of Trujillo Rd. & Estates Circle Rd., 45 acres Pre-evacuation orders for residents between mile markers 15 and 18.
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