San Juan Mountains

Southwest Life

Take advantage of Wildfire Preparedness and Awareness Month

Smoke from the 416 Fire north of Durango burns in June 2018. (Courtesy of SJMA) The Missionary Ridge Fire ignited…

May 8, 2026

Local News

Who is Ashley Carruth, new leader of San Juan Mountains Association?

Outgoing director Stephanie Weber will transition into fundraising role

April 26, 2026

Local News

Photos: Winter’s encore

A red-winged blackbird sings out from a snow-covered aspen tree Tuesday at Purgatory Resort after several inches of snow fell…

April 14, 2026

Southwest Life

Help the San Juans while helping yourself

SJMA volunteers help keep the trails corridor wide enough for all trail users. I also don’t need to sell you…

April 13, 2026

Local News

Photo: Every little bit of snow helps

The early morning sun lights up the La Plata Mountains on Thursday after fresh snowfall from a recent storm. (Jerry…

April 2, 2026

Southwest Life

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

Local News

Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend

snowfall is expected to increase danger

February 13, 2026

Stewards of the Land

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

Local News

San Juan Mountains Association looks for new executive director

Stephanie Weber will remain in position until a replacement is found

November 25, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

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

Southwest Life

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 7, 2025

Local News

Peak fall colors begin to arrive across Southwest Colorado

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

September 26, 2025

Local News

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

Local News

Lone wolf ventures into Southwest Colorado

says animals are exploring new territory

May 29, 2025

Local News

San Juan Mountains Association receives grant for care of public lands

$299,000 in funding awarded by Great Outdoors Colorado

March 19, 2025

Local News

Nearly 60 avalanches reported in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains during Valentine’s Day storm

‘Anything steep enough to ski was steep enough to slide,’ skier wrote

February 17, 2025

Local News

Winter system will bring snow to Southwest Colorado

Juan Mountains favored for 3 to 6 inches

January 7, 2025

Stewards of the Land

Change is constant

“The only constant in life is change.” This quote, attributed to Heraclitus, comes up frequently in conversations with San Juan…

December 13, 2024

Local News

With looming budget cuts, nonprofits will step up work on San Juan National Forest

‘Access is going to be threatened,’ warned San Juan Mountains Association director

December 7, 2024

Local News

Photos: Trees for a cause

Juan Mountains Association fundraiser

December 5, 2024

Regional News

Colorado llama drama finally over as last of missing pair found near Ridgway

pack animals, there is no hugging reunion: ‘They’re our partners. They’re not our pets’

November 5, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Early fall colors

of fall colors beginning on Missionary Ridge

September 20, 2024

Sports

The Calico Siblings – A look into two motorbike-accessible trails

trails are a great way to end the summer hiking season

September 15, 2024

Local News

Citizen scientists relaunch pika project in Southwest Colorado

Durango student breathes new life into PikaNet, which monitors climate-sensitive species

September 4, 2024