San Juan National Forest

Local News

Fire agencies increase response to small fire north of Pagosa

Agencies maintain progress on three other regional fires

June 20, 2020

Local News

Illegal campfires plague San Juan National Forest

Service says issue critical given high wildfire conditions

June 4, 2020

Local News

78-year-old hiker rescued after falling 20 feet in backcountry

stabilized, flown to Mercy Regional Medical Center

June 3, 2020

Local News

Fire restrictions remain in place for San Juan National Forest

Fire restrictions remain in place on all National Forest System lands within the San Juan National Forest, including wilderness. Forest…

June 1, 2020

Local News

Woman suffers burns in camper explosion on San Juan National Forest

Propane leak blamed for blast near Mancos

May 27, 2020

Local News

Heat wave to hit Southwest Colorado on Wednesday

danger, already high, expected to increase

May 26, 2020

Local News

San Juan National Forest opens some camps before Memorial Day weekend

restrictions remain in place for recreation

May 20, 2020

Southwest Life

On top of extreme drought, firefighters face new challenge: COVID-19

will pandemic affect firefighting efforts in Southwest Colorado?

May 14, 2020

Local News

Opening of McPhee and House Creek boat ramps delayed

Temporary closure until June 1 is to prevent spread of virus

May 1, 2020

Local News

How has San Juan County remained COVID-free?

Silverton isolated itself, kept out visitors and doesn’t do testing

April 25, 2020

Southwest Life

Opening date for McPhee boat ramp delayed

1 is tentative date; breakwater needs repair

April 10, 2020

Local News

J. Paul Brown to reduce sheep herd amid disease concerns for bighorns

buys out one of Ignacio rancher’s high-risk grazing allotments

March 30, 2020

Local News

Snowboarder triggers avalanche, suffers serious injuries

Emergency officials say incident took resources away from coronavirus response

March 26, 2020

Local News

Citing health order, San Juan County sheriff says he can close backcountry

Agencies agree Sheriff Bruce Conrad has authority to shut down areas

March 25, 2020

Local News

Durango garden club beautifies burn scar to celebrate 80th anniversary

Donation will result in 400 tree seedlings in area of 416 Fire

March 9, 2020

Regional News

Silverton to Dolores: Be wary of allowing OHVs on town streets

Economic bump might not be worth the trouble

March 4, 2020

Local News

Public fears billionaire’s influence in land swap near Pagosa Springs

3,000 sign letter saying Forest Service should not go through with proposed exchange

February 19, 2020

Southwest Life

Durango outdoor education nonprofits merge, plan to expand services

Durango Nature Studies, San Juan Mountain Association join forces, aim to serve more kids

February 13, 2020

Local News

Colorado wildlife officials seek solution as elk herds decline

90 hunters attend presentation in Dolores

February 9, 2020

Pine River Times news

Local elk herds decline; Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks solution

90 hunters attend presentation in Dolores

February 7, 2020

Local News

What to do about Southwest Colorado’s ailing elk herds?

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to host series of meetings asking public for input

January 31, 2020

Southwest Life

Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

2019 survey shows 5,000 newly damaged acres in San Juan Mountains

January 30, 2020

Local News

Weak snowpack blamed for uptick in avalanches started by backcountry travelers

and snowmobilers have triggered 35 slides this winter in San Juan Mountains

January 28, 2020

Local News

Southwest Colorado firefighters head to Australia to help

Country asks for help battling historic wildfires

January 15, 2020