Antonito Daily Digest Saturday, August 29, 2026
Ty's Take
Fire season's starting early up in the high country, and that Schrader Creek burn on the Rio Grande National Forest near Del Norte is a reminder that we're one dry spring away from real trouble. Nine acres isn't catastrophic yet, but it's enough to get the attention of anyone who remembers how fast things move once the monsoon season gets stingy. Down here in the valley we watch those forest fires the way a rancher watches the sky in July, knowing that what burns up there eventually matters to our water, our air, and our peace of mind. Meanwhile, word that South Fork is looking into data centers suggests somebody's thinking about the future beyond cattle and crops, which is fine, but you hope they're thinking about it in a way that doesn't trade the quiet and the open land for something that hums all night and sucks water we can't spare.
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Schrader Creek Fire at nine acres on RGNF near Del Norte
The Schrader Creek fire near Del Norte on Rio Grande National Forest has grown to nine acres as of Monday, July 20, with minimal fire behavior reported so far. Local hotshot crews and regional fire rescue teams are actively monitoring and working to contain the blaze, which was first reported...
South Fork looks into Data Centers
South Fork town officials and residents met July 15 to discuss data centers during a planning and zoning commission meeting, with Town Administrator Hank Weber clarifying that the town passed a one-year moratorium in June to evaluate the issue and gather public input. Weber stressed that no company...
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