Ouray, Colorado

Latest report is fire may not be contained until the end of June. Travel has been limited on US 550, at some times extremely limited with escort vehicles and closure due to evacuation. Strongly urge you check locally - there have been some mandatory evacuations for residents near Hermosa. The steam train is NOT running and no date for returning to service has been established.

Strongly suggest avoiding Durango/Silverton/Ouray completely - local lodging and campsites may be filled with displaced residents.

Additional information - see www.durangoherald.com