The Crestone Eagle, July 2006: Mato Vega Fire–too close for comfort! by Kimberly Bryant, Administrator BGVFD A wild fire that started June 18 on La Veta pass, just east of Ft. Garland, brought smoke to the San Luis Valley as it...
Read MoreCRESTONE, Colo. – The Saguache Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest announced today the decision to proceed with the proposed thinning project east of Crestone along the northern boundary of the Baca subdivision....
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According to a statement from the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), a Colorado State Patrol dispatcher received a report at 4:19pm Tuesday, October 15 of a structure fire in Moffat. The fire spread quickly, engulfing four buildings and setting fire to vehicles. The cause of the blaze, which included an explosion that could be seen from Casita Park (approximately 7 miles away), is under investigation. As I write this, the fire is still smoldering in places.
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As part of Great Sand Dunes National Park’s hazardous fuels reduction efforts, fire managers from...
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A lightning strike September 8 ignited the Decker Fire nine miles south of Salida. Smoke and sometimes flames can be seen from Hwy. 50 and US 285. The fire has been allowed to burn in the area where the US Forest Service reports there is 80% tree mortality due to beetle kill and blow downs. The fire has not generated evacuations or closures. As we go to press it has burned around nine hundred acres. There are 107 personnel managing the blaze.
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In a strong show of support for the Crestone Emergency Services District, voters decided against...
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SAGUACHE COUNTY—Today Saguache County Sheriff Mike Norris released this announcement: Cancellation...
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Tuesday, April 3, 2 pm. According to Saguache County Sheriff Mike Norris, The San Isabel fire is...
Read MoreTuesday, April 3 8am. No official word from the Saguache County Sheriff yet, but overnight snows of 1” or more and continuing light snowfall and lack of wind indicate that the fire event on San Isabel Creek is nearly over. ...
Read MoreFierce winds fanned a wildfire along San Isabel Creek north of Crestone shortly before noon on...
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by William Alder Lakish The second half of March proved to be a busy one for the Crestone and Baca...
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