Well, it's that time of year again and with the Low Humidity and warmer temperatures, we are starting to see the Fires erupt around the area from isolated lightning strikes.
The Little Sand Fire, whish is about 10 Northwest of where I live was 77 acres in size on Wednesday. It has now grown to an area of 420± Acres and is on the border of Archuleta and Hinsdale Counties. This area is about 14 Nautical miles from Downtown Pagosa Springs.
The smoke is everpresent and quite odoriferous/odiferous.
10 Years ago we fought Nature Missionary Ridge Fire where it burned approximately 75,000 acres. It changed the Color of the Sun, to an Orange Glow, with an eerie brownish gray haze, surrounding it.
This is just another reminder of the different kinds of 
dangers we face here in the Mountains
Not only do inattentive Campers bring about the potential for Wildfires, nature too, can create her own way of cleaning out the underbrush and fallen timber on the Forest Floor.
When in these types of areas, anyone with breathing problems, should avoid exposure to the elements. The elderly and young children are also cautioned.
Be careful when you're in the Mountains. Not only should you be aware of the Animals in the area, but be alert to situations that could arise from campfires, smokers and/or Lightning from Dry Thunderstorms moving through the area.
Be Careful, Be Alert, Be Safe.
Picture Courtesy of Pagosa.com
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