Air quality in Colorado is monitored and regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). View reports, forecasts and other information at www.colorado.gov/airquality.
In general, we are fortunate to benefit from good air quality in Durango. Average levels of pollutants a well below those established by State and Federal agencies as safe to protect human health. However, events such as wildfire can impact air quality for short periods of time.
Go to AirNow.gov or PurpleAir.com for real-time air quality measurements and follow San Juan Basin Public Health and CDPHE for up-to-date advisories.