San Juan National Forest

Local News

McPhee farmers face shortages after dry winter

Dolores Basin’s weak snowpack means reservoir won’t fill up

April 13, 2018

Local News

Man charged with slaying in Montezuma County considers plea deal

39-year-old charged with first-degree murder

April 6, 2018

Local News

Forest, BLM remind public of electric bike rules

Popular e-bikes not allowed on non-motorized trails

March 26, 2018

Local News

Forest, BLM remind public of electric bike rules

Popular e-bikes not allowed on non-motorized trails

March 26, 2018

Local News

Motorcyclists push back; Montezuma County objects to loss of trails

Proposal eliminates access to popular motorcycle trails

March 23, 2018

Local News

Affidavit provides details in shooting death of Ignacio man

39-year-old suspect says it was mercy killing

February 8, 2018

Local News

Montrose mill eyes San Juan Forest for timber

would thin crowded Ponderosa stands at risk for wildfire, beetles

February 4, 2018

Local News

Final Hermosa Creek management plan has something for hikers, bikers and horses

will detail allowable uses for trails in the area

January 30, 2018

Southwest Life

McPhee likely to fill for farmers’ irrigation needs

boaters will need a miracle to float the Dolores

January 25, 2018

Local News

First-degree murder charge filed in connection with Ignacio man’s death

was found shot east of Dolores in national forest

January 19, 2018

Southwest Life

McPhee managers plan to open reservoir early

Switching inspection hours would make mid-April date possible

January 11, 2018

Local News

Man arrested after body is found in forest outside Dolores

found in forest outside Dolores

January 4, 2018

Local News

Pine beetle gaining ground in Southwest Colorado

Infestation taking out large swaths of ponderosa pine

January 4, 2018

Local News

2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores

Stories of the year in Dolores centered on land use, health and a playground

December 29, 2017

Local News

Dry early winter worries McPhee Reservoir managers

levels stable, but precipitation is at 18% of normal

December 10, 2017

Southwest Life

Forest seeks comments on Boggy Draw trail plan

Project would add 25 miles of nonmotorized trails

December 1, 2017

Southwest Life

October test shows no mussels at McPhee

rules require boat inspections at the reservoir

November 25, 2017

Local News

Forest travel plan released for Rico-West Dolores

Motorcycle trails reduced; timing restrictions added

November 20, 2017

Local News

Plant a tree as a gift for the forest this season

People who are seeking gift ideas or ways to give back this holiday season are encouraged to donate to the…

November 19, 2017

Local News

Collaboration aims to save Lower Dolores River campgrounds

Dolores, Montezuma counties working together to save Dolores River sites

November 12, 2017

Local News

Backcountry skiing Silverton: There’s an app for that

Lewis College graduates release guidebook, app for San Juan backcountry terrain

November 9, 2017

Southwest Life

Pine beetle poses threat to Southwest Colorado forests

3 species combine to kill ponderosa trees near Vallecito

October 22, 2017

Local News

Missing hiker identified; overnight attempts to find him unsuccessful

disappeared Sunday north of Durango wearing shorts, tank top

October 10, 2017

Local News

Some fast-food cups, a sippy cup found – but no hiker

in tank top, shorts could face another cold night in the San Juans

October 9, 2017