Mineral County CO Emergency Management

05/21/2026

Reminder ~ Meeting tonight, we hope to see you there.

05/21/2026

FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT FRIDAY, MAY 22 FOR THE SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST. THIS INCLUDES THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF MINERAL COUNTY BELOW THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE (not including Rio Grande National Forest).

Map available here: https://www.mineralcountycolorado.com/office-emergency-management/page/fire-information

Full order with high resolution maps: https://tinyurl.com/2a8je4zt
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on the San Juan National Forest PROHIBIT:

1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (including fires fueled by charcoal or briquettes), except if it is in:
- A permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate that the U.S. Forest Service has installed and maintained at its developed recreation sites (campgrounds and picnic areas);
- A device solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off used in an area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device; or
- A fully enclosed metal stove with a chimney at least five feet in length and a mesh screen spark arrestor with a screen opening of a ¼ inch or less used in an area that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 10 feet of the device.
2. Using an explosive.
3. Smoking is prohibited, except in an enclosed vehicle, building, or a developed recreation site.
4. Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame, except if in a cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter and a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (with a minimum 8 oz. capacity and rating of Class 2A) is kept with the operator.

For more information - visit our website:
https://www.mineralcountycolorado.com/office-emergency-management/page/fire-information

05/16/2026

8:12 am update: power has been restored. Thank you for your patience!

We are aware of an outage affecting the Creede area. Crews are enroute to assess and repair. When we have more information, we will let you know.

05/13/2026

Attention:
Please be advised that both ends of Deep Creek Road will be closed for perma-zyme treatment beginning today, Wednesday, 5/13 around 9am for 24 hours. Heavy trucks will not be allowed for 48 hours. Please use Airport Road to access subdivisions along Deep Creek Road.

05/11/2026

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

Please read!! Mineral County electric service is provided by SLV REC. This is their response to what Excell is planning. Excell services most of the valley. If you have family in the valley you may want to ensure that they are aware of Excell’s plan for the upcoming wind event Wednesday (4/22).
We will update as any new information is presented.

Wildfire Risk Alert - Condition Red Flag Warning for the San Luis Valley

Our local energy neighbor, Xcel Energy, has public noticed a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) this Wednesday, April 22, starting between 9 and 11 a.m., in response to wildfire risk (More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DPafEzive/ ). You may be wondering if this affects SLVREC/Ciello electric or Internet, so we’re providing the following FAQs to help answer your questions.

Is SLVREC issuing a PSPS too?
Not currently. SLVREC is actively following multiple conditions according to our Wildfire Mitigation Plan and are prepared to take action if necessary (see below decision tree).

Will Xcel’s planned PSPS affect SLVREC members?
Not Currently. Xcel does not plan to interrupt transmission services to SLVREC substations. Members should experience no interruption of service.

Will Xcel’s planned PSPS affect Ciello customers?
Not Currently. Xcel plans to interrupt service to multiple Ciello communication sites during the PSPS, however we have implemented backup sources to prevent interruption. Customers should experience no interruption of service.

“Wildfire risk is real in the San Luis Valley, and SLVREC/Ciello is taking action. We are actively following our Wildfire Mitigation Plan, strengthening our system, and working closely with emergency partners to protect our members and communities.” – Eric Eriksen, SLVREC CEO

For more information or to report a problem, please call (800)332-7634. See more online: https://www.slvrec.com/fire-mitigation-plan

04/19/2026

REC is working on the transmission line that has caused the loss of power for most of the San Luis Valley but do not have an estimated time of repair.

03/20/2026

Please do not burn anything this weekend. Spring time winds are here!!

RED FLAG WARNINGS are in effect for Saturday! Winds will increase and Fire Danger will be HIGH! Please avoid fire starts or any activities which could spark a fire. For tips on Fire Preparedness go to: weather.gov/safety/wildfire-ready

02/18/2026

Be careful out there!