San Juan Mountains

SJMA Education and Stewardship program strengthen connections in the Northern San Juans

SJMA Education and Stewardship program strengthen connections in the Northern San Juans

A new education program of San Juan Mountains Association in action at Top of the Pine near Ridgway.cca This was…

March 7, 2026 • By John Malloy — Stewards of the Land

Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend

Avalanche/landslide

Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend

snowfall is expected to increase danger

February 13, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Resolve to be a good steward

Resolve to be a good steward

Stephanie Webercca All kidding aside, we are poignantly aware of what this unusually dry start to winter really means for…

January 11, 2026 • Stephanie Weber — San Juan Mountains Association

San Juan Mountains Association looks for new executive director

San Juan Mountains Association looks for new executive director

Stephanie Weber will remain in position until a replacement is found

November 25, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Public land patriots: SJMA Volunteers Help the Forest

Public land patriots: SJMA Volunteers Help the Forest

San Juan Mountains Association volunteers pose near Silverton’s South Mineral Creek. Note the children learning to enjoy the outdoors. (Photo…

November 12, 2025 • Andrew Gulliford — Fort Lewis College

SJMA’s Trees for Conservation celebrates 13 years

SJMA’s Trees for Conservation celebrates 13 years

San Juan Mountains Association's Christmas Trees for Conservation tree lot opens Nov. 28. (Courtesy SJMA) Many are familiar with the…

November 8, 2025 • MK Thompson — San Juan Mountains Association

Peak fall colors begin to arrive across Southwest Colorado

Peak fall colors begin to arrive across Southwest Colorado

offers chance to take a drive, explore trails and slow down

September 26, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Forest Service budget cuts nearly shuttered toilets in San Juan Mountains

Forest Service budget cuts nearly shuttered toilets in San Juan Mountains

Donors, lodgers tax contribute $54,000 to keep Columbine Ranger District bathrooms open

June 24, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Lone wolf ventures into Southwest Colorado

Lone wolf ventures into Southwest Colorado

says animals are exploring new territory

May 29, 2025 • Richa Sharma — Herald Staff Writer