San Luis Valley 911

08/14/2026

UPDATE: THIS MISSION HAS CONCLUDED. THE HIKER AND ALL AVSAR MEMBERS ARE OUT OF THE FIELD SAFELY

AVSAR IS CURRENTLY RESPONDING TO A HIKER IN DISTRESS ON THE SOUTH ZAPATA TRAIL. EXPECT HELICOPTER ACTIVITY NEAR THE ZAPATA FALLS TRAILHEAD. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA.

THANK YOU

08/02/2026

UPDATE: THE MISSION HAS CONCLUDED

‼️‼️‼️⛔️⛔️PLEASE AVOID THE BLANCA- LITTLE BEAR TRAVERSE. AVSAR IS CURRENTLY RESPONDING TO A CALL FOR A FALLEN HIKER ‼️‼️‼️‼️

08/01/2026

Update: Lake Como Road is now clear.

There is an active rescue/vehicle recovery in progress on Lake Como Road, Mount Blanca. Avoid the area to allow for safe rescue operations.

06/30/2026

Deactivation -
Marvin Lord has been safely located. Thank you for your assistance.

Activation -
63-year-old, white, male, Marvin Lord, brown hair and hazel eyes, 5'11"/180lbs, was last seen on June 27, 2026, at 11:30pm. Marvin was last known to be in the area of Fox Mountain on Wolf Creek Pass. Marvin's vehicle was located with his personal items inside in this area. Law enforcement is concerned for his safety. If seen, please clal 9-1-1 or the Mineral County Sheriff's Office at 719-589-5807.

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

Looks like City of Alamosa has been taken off the Xcel Planned Power outage shut off. However, there could still be power outages. Conejos and Costilla Counties, still plan on having power shut off!

04/21/2026

04/07/2026

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Red Flag Warnings and Notice About Smoking

Alamosa, CO – The San Luis Valley is currently experiencing conditions that have resulted in numerous Red Flag Warnings being issued over the last couple of weeks. These conditions and the issuing of Red Flag Warnings is expected to continue into the foreseeable future. This means critical fire weather conditions are happening now and will continue including strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures creating an extreme-risk environment for fires to start and spread rapidly.

Why this matters:
Even a small spark such as a cigarette or burning debris can quickly turn into a fast-moving wildfire under these conditions. Fires can grow out of control in minutes, putting lives, homes, and entire communities at risk.

Do NOT burn during a Red Flag Warning:
--Open burning within city limits is prohibited
--No trash or debris burning
--No campfires or outdoor fire pits
--Avoid using equipment that creates sparks
--Properly dispose of ci******es

Important Notice About Smoking:
Due to these extremely dry conditions, smoking on trails and in open spaces is banned until further notice. A single improperly discarded cigarette can easily ignite dry grass and start a wildfire.

What you can do:
--Residents and businesses who pay for municipal trash services can take their yard waste to the Rickey Recycling Center
--Stay informed on local weather alerts
--Report any signs of smoke or fire immediately
--Help spread the word to keep others safe