Alamosa Volunteer Search And Rescue

🌟 Celebrate Safely This July 4th! 🌟

Due to extreme wildfire risk and ongoing fire restrictions, the use of all fireworks is prohibited within the City of Alamosa through July 31, 2026, by order of the Alamosa Fire Chief. This Independence Day, help protect our homes, public lands, first responders, and neighbors by choosing safer ways to celebrate: attend community events, enjoy time with family and friends, use glow items or decorative lighting, and grill responsibly. Even a single spark can start a wildfire under current conditions. Thank you for doing your part to keep the San Luis Valley safe this holiday weekend. 🇺🇸🚒🏔️

References & Safety Resources:

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fireworks Safety:
https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/fireworks

NFPA Fireworks Safety Tips Sheet:
https://www.nfpa.org/downloadable-resources/safety-tip-sheets/fireworks-safety-tips

U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Outdoor Fire Safety:
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outdoor-fires/

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Fireworks Safety Center:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Fireworks

National Safety Council (NSC) Fireworks Safety Tips:
https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/summer-safety/fireworks

Ready.gov Wildfire Preparedness Information:
https://www.ready.gov/wildfires

Alamosa County Fireworks Ban Order (July 2026):
https://www.alamosacounty.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/93

UPDATE: THE MISSION HAS CONCLUDED.

A full mission write up wil be publicly posted in the next few days.

⛔️⛔️‼️‼️AVSAR IS CURRENTLY RESPONDING TO A MISSION ON LITTLE BEAR PEAK. PLEASE AVOID THE LAKE COMO RD HELIPAD AND STAY AWAY FROM LITTLE BEAR PEAK AND THE HOURGLASS FOR OUR RESCUER SAFETY ‼️‼️‼️⛔️⛔️

Visit the AMAZING Zapata Falls and join AVSAR at the Trailhead Parking Area for a Quick Re-Charge as you Chat-Up team members and discover more about our local wilderness, outdoor safety, and how Search & Rescue helps save lives in the San Luis Valley.

We'll be at the trailhead parking area from 8am to 3pm, Saturday, May 23rd supporting our valley community!

Get FREE Cookies & Ice Water! Grab some Sun Screen. And, consider supporting AVSAR by purchasing some of our Merchandise!

Our sincere thanks to Worth the Drive Bakery & Deli, located at 5475 E County Rd 8 south in Monte Vista, for donating their AMAZING Cookies to our Event!

Join AVSAR at the Zapata Falls Trailhead Parking Area and meet team members, get some FREE Cookies & Ice Water & Sun Screen. Chat us up about local terrain, weather, environmental conditions & wilderness safety, and find out more about Search & Rescue!

We'll be on-site from 8am to 3pm, Saturday, May 23rd supporting our valley community!

We will also be selling AVSAR Merchandise! Cookies donated by Worth the Drive Bakery & Deli, located at 5475 E County Rd 8 south in Monte Vista!