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1055 9th St. 
Del Norte, 
Colorado 
81132 
1055 9th St. 
Del Norte, 
Colorado 
81132 

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La Jara, CO — June 4, 2022 – The Menkhaven Fire is now reported to be 90% contained at 242 acres. Management of the fire was transferred to a Type 4 Incident Commander at 9:00 pm last evening. The remaining 2 engines and handcrew continue to seek out any remaining hotspots within the fire perimeter. Crews are also removing all unneeded equipment from the area. Firefighters will remain on scene for several more days as additional hotspots may be found. Smoke is expected to occasionally be seen from the fire’s interior.
La Jara, CO — May 28, 2022 – The Menkhaven Fire was reported around 3:00 today near milepost 20 on Colorado State Highway 17 at the Menkhaven subdivision approximately 18 miles west of Antonito, CO. The subdivision was evacuated along with all homes north of highway 17 between Horca and Fox Creek according to San Luis Valley Emergency Management. The Aspen Glade campground on the Conejos Peak Ranger District has been placed on pre-evacuation standby. Highway 17 is closed in the area.
Conejos County Sheriff News Release  Conejos County Sheriff Releases Cause of Menkhaven Fire For Immediate Release
 La Jara, CO — May 28, 2022 – The Menkhaven Fire was reported around 3:00 today near milepost 20 on Colorado State Highway 17 at the Menkhaven subdivision approximately 18 miles west of Antonito, CO. The subdivision was evacuated along with all homes north of highway 17 between Horca and Fox Creek according to San Luis Valley Emergency Management. The Aspen Glade campground on the Conejos Peak Ranger District has been placed on pre-evacuation standby. Highway 17 is closed in the area.