The area with the highest AQ Index (as of 6:00 MST) in is in the Southern Ute Indian Reservation area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 31 (Good). This means air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Over the next few days, the highest primary air pollutant will be Ozone (OZONE) in the Southern Ute Indian Reservation area. It is forecasted to be 39 (Good), meaning air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Below is a clickable map of La Plata County, Colorado. The markers on the map identify large, populated cities. If you hover over a marker, it will display the city name and the current AQ index. The color of the city markers also references the current AQ risk level.
| Range | 0 - 50 | 51 - 100 | 101 - 150 | 151 - 200 | 201 - 300 | 301 - 500 |
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| Category | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Unhealthy | Very Unhealthy | Hazardous |
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Below is a list of cities in La Plata County where we track and forecast the AQ index. Click on a city name to get the current AQ index as well as any available forcasts.
| Durango | Bayfield | Ignacio | Southern Ute | Marvel |