After recent local problems with the Nixle system, as well as the widely-publicized issues with the alert and notification systems during fires in Boulder County and Maui, Montezuma County has launched a new Emergency Alert System. This new system will allow you to receive emergency alerts for severe weather, road closures, evacuations, missing persons, and more.

Sensors located at Cortez Fire Protection District’s Station #1 provide real time data. Click on the green dot to receive the current air quality.

Receive current wildfire information from the National Fire Service, San Juan National Forest.

Wildfires can significantly increase the risk of asbestos exposure, especially in areas with older buildings that contain asbestos materials. When these structures burn, asbestos fibers can be released into the air, posing serious health risks to residents, first responders, and cleanup crews.

One of the most severe health conditions caused by asbestos exposure is mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. Symptoms of mesothelioma can include:

Chest pain
Chronic cough
Shortness of breath
Nausea or vomiting
Rib pain

It's important for people to be aware of these symptoms, especially after a wildfire, and seek medical assistance if they experience them.

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