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San Juan National Forest

Fire dispatchers choreograph emergency response on federal lands

Fire dispatchers choreograph emergency response on federal lands

tracks lightning strikes, organizes air response and calls in the Gatorade

Doe Canyon Fire grows to 90 acres in Southwest Colorado

Doe Canyon Fire grows to 90 acres in Southwest Colorado

90-acre fire is east of Dove Creek

Wood manufacturer announces plan for mill near Dolores

Wood manufacturer announces plan for mill near Dolores

Wood is refurbishing a warehouse

Forest Service analysis released on aspen logging project

Forest Service analysis released on aspen logging project

Project seeks to improve stand diversity northeast of Dolores

Boggy Draw prescribed burn wraps up north of Dolores

Boggy Draw prescribed burn wraps up north of Dolores

Conditions allow crews to finish a day early

Investigators conclude Burro Fire likely human-caused

Investigators conclude Burro Fire likely human-caused

lightning reported in area; fire broke out on popular trail

Investigators conclude Burro Fire likely human-caused

Investigators conclude Burro Fire likely human-caused

lightning had been reported in area; June 8, 2018, fire broke out on popular trail

Wet weather causes travel delays in San Juan National Forest

Wet weather causes travel delays in San Juan National Forest

Campgrounds at high elevation may remain snow-covered until July

Great Old Broads tackle weeds at Boggy Draw near Dolores

Great Old Broads tackle weeds at Boggy Draw near Dolores

Old Broads patrol trail with county, Forest Service

Forest Service sued over decision to use chain saws in wilderness areas

Forest Service sued over decision to use chain saws in wilderness areas

Conservation groups argue federal land agency operated in secret, broke law

Conditions ideal for prescribed burns in Southwest Colorado

Conditions ideal for prescribed burns in Southwest Colorado

Juan National Forest plans to take advantage of deep snowpack, wet spring

In beetle kill forests, there are winners and losers

In beetle kill forests, there are winners and losers

is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife

Smoke rises from prescribed burns northeast of Cortez

Smoke rises from prescribed burns northeast of Cortez

crews burning underbrush in Haycamp Mesa

Agencies consider Sage Hen motorized trail proposal

Agencies consider Sage Hen motorized trail proposal

would allow motorized vehicles on route to Dolores River Canyon

McPhee and House Creek boat ramps to open soon

McPhee and House Creek boat ramps to open soon

inspections are mandatory for motorized, trailered vessels

Silverton’s ambitious trails plan aims to boost economy

Silverton’s ambitious trails plan aims to boost economy

worry fragile high country terrain could be put at greater risk

416 Fire investigation taking ‘longer than expected,’ Forest Service says

416 Fire investigation taking ‘longer than expected,’ Forest Service says

Plata County commissioner grills officials about why a cause has not been released

Logging, thinning plan for Dolores District is released

Logging, thinning plan for Dolores District is released

Project boosts forest health and economy, officials say

Federal public land offices reopen in Dolores

Federal public land offices reopen in Dolores

Project planning delayed, but hiring for fire season is on track

January 29, 2019

Federal public land offices reopen in Dolores

Federal public land offices reopen in Dolores

Project planning delayed, but hiring for fire season is on track

January 29, 2019

Drought level drops a notch for Montezuma County

Drought level drops a notch for Montezuma County

Mountain snowpack tracking at average; Cortez is above average

January 23, 2019

Drought level drops a notch for Montezuma County

Drought level drops a notch for Montezuma County

Mountain snowpack tracking at average; Cortez is above average

January 23, 2019

Avalanche advisory in effect until Monday night

Avalanche advisory in effect until Monday night

Juan Mountains expected to receive more snow

January 20, 2019

Series of snowstorms promising for 2019

Series of snowstorms promising for 2019

is above average, but drought still persists

January 2, 2019