San Juan County

Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 12:32AM MDT until June 30 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

12:32 AM — 1:15 PM

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR THE NORTHWEST PLATEAU, NORTHEAST PLAINS, WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE, AND NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS... .Critical fire weather conditions today focus over west central portions of the state, with elevated to near critical conditions prevailing elsewhere. Isolated dry storms in central and northern New Mexico this afternoon may start new fires and create gusty and erratic outflow wind gusts. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...West Central Mountains (Zone 105). * TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. * 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 9:46PM MDT until June 30 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

June 29th, 9:46 PM — 9:30 PM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Fire Weather Watch issued June 29 at 9:46PM MDT until July 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

June 29th, 9:46 PM — 9:30 PM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

9:10 AM — July 1st, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Wednesday 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.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

WNP Bookstore Closed 9/3

The bookstore at the visitor center will be closed all day on Wednesday Sept 3 for inventory. The visitor center will remain open from 9-5. The bookstore will be open again on Thursday Sept 4 at 9am. Online shopping is available at: https://store.wnpa.org

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Pet Policy

Pets are not allowed inside the visitor center at Aztec Ruins, nor are they allowed on the archaeological trail through Aztec West. Pets are welcome in the parking lot, the picnic area, and along the Old Spanish Trail. Service animals are the exception.

Aztec Ruins National Monument

WNP Bookstore Closed 9/4

The bookstore at the visitor center will be closed all day on Thursday, Sept 4 for inventory. The visitor center will remain open from 9-5. The bookstore will be open again on Friday, Sept 5 at 9am. Online shopping is available at: https://store.wnpa.org