Photo: A helicopter is dwarfed by clouds of smoke at the Rio Blanco fire south of Pagosa Springs, August 3, 2026. Speakers will include the Archuleta County Sheriff and Rio Blanco Fire Incident Management Team members. Monday’s Operations: Firefighters have six helicopters at their disposal to support operations today, as well as several air tankers available in the region. Contact the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 508-9928 for more information about evacuations and private land closures. For official fire information follow the Rio Blanco Fire InciWeb