August 13, 2018 (Kremmling, CO) – Latigo Ranch, about 27.2km (17 miles) northwest of Kremmling in Colorado, has been ordered by the Grand County Sheriff’s Office to evacuate due to the raging Silver Creek Fire (near Gore Mountain in Routt National Forest) which has greatly increased in smoke coverage reports the Sky Hi News and the Steamboat Pilot Today. More that 200 crews are battling the fire that is threatening the popular cross-country skiing destination on Grand County Road 1911, just a little more than one mile away from the blaze. “We’re on high alert,” said Latigo owners Randy and Lisa George. The fire began July 19 and was caused by lightning according to reports – read more here and here.