Air Quality Alert — Rio Grande County, Colorado
Pollutant or particulate levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels, especially for sensitive groups.
Current Status
😷 Active: Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued August 4 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Sedgwick, Logan, Crowley, Jackson, Phillips, Morgan, Yuma, Washington, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lake, Park, Lincoln, Teller, Cheyenne, El Paso, Chaffee, Fremont, Kiowa, Pueblo, Custer, Bent, Prowers, Otero, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Las Animas, Baca, Costilla and Conejos Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pag
Effective August 4, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET · Expires August 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Air Quality Alert
Severity
unknown
Issued By
NWS Pueblo CO
Expires
August 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Air Quality Alert mean for Rio Grande County, Colorado?
Pollutant or particulate levels are expected to reach unhealthy levels, especially for sensitive groups.
Is this Air Quality Alert currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Air Quality Alert alerts for Rio Grande County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Air Quality Alert is also in effect for Saguache County, Crowley County, Huerfano County, Otero County, Mineral County, Alamosa County, Teller County, Kiowa County, Conejos County, Fremont County, Lake County, Costilla County, Chaffee County, Las Animas County, Pueblo County, El Paso County, Prowers County, Custer County, Bent County, Baca County.