TRAVEL ADVISORY: Road Closures in Archuleta County Due to Flooding

Flood damage to Highway 151 in Archuleta County.

As of October 25, the following roads were closed due to flooding and flood-related damage:

Highway 160 East – Wolf Creek Pass is closed.

Highway 160 just east of Aspen Springs – Open with alternating one-lane traffic under escort.

Highway 151 – Closed from Hwy 160 to milepost 19.

Highway 17 – La Manga Pass is closed on the New Mexico side; open in Colorado.

County Road 500 (Trujillo Road) – Closed from mile marker 12 through Highway 151.

County Road 339 – Closed, including the north-end bridge.

County Road 337 (Carrico St) – Closed.

North Pagosa Blvd – Closed from Mission to the Hills Circle area; alternate access is available via Piedra Road.

County Road 700 (Cat Creek) – Currently passable but rough; subject to future closure.

Numerous National Forest roads has been compromised.

The public is strongly urged to avoid travel in all affected areas.

Emergency and Assistance Information

If you have an emergency, call 911 immediately. For evacuation assistance, please contact non‑emergency dispatch at 970‑731‑2160. If you need to evacuate, please do so. Road conditions are not expected to improve over the next few days.

For general inquiries, Archuleta County has established an Incident Call Center at 970‑508‑9928, staffed from 8:00am to 10:00pm.

Animal Shelter Information
Small animals are being housed at the Humane Society, 465 Cloman Blvd.

Large animals may be taken to the Archuleta County Fairgrounds, 344 Hwy 84.

Public Safety Reminder
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, monitor weather and road conditions, and follow instructions from emergency personnel. Conditions may change rapidly as additional weather moves through the area. Please prioritize personal safety and avoid unnecessary travel to allow emergency responders to continue their work.

Archuleta County will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.