San Juan National Forest

Hermosa Creek project improves habitat for cutthroat trout

The San Juan National Forest hired Durango contractors G2 and AJ Construction to complete 500 feet of streambank stabilization in…

September 28, 2016

Good Earth

San Juan National Forest announces acting supervisor

Bacondu1-i-syn In her absence, Russell Bacon, deputy forest supervisor for the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison national forests, is serving…

September 28, 2016

Local News

Colorado’s fall colors are nearing their peak

Juan National Forest starts to show its best

September 23, 2016

Local News

Court gives lynx ‘fighting chance’ in Southwest Colorado

and Wildlife to consider Colorado as critical habitat

September 17, 2016

Southwest Life

Bill that would allow mountain bikes tests philosophy of wilderness

Legislation would allow cyclists to cruise trails in protected areas

September 14, 2016

Local News

5 scenic spots to soak in fall’s colors

Juan Mountains Association suggests some drives and hikes

September 12, 2016

Local News

David Petersen, Durango author, is ready to hunt – ethically

documentary provides rare intimate view into local author’s life

September 11, 2016

Local News

Biochar seen as potential market for forest

transforms less desirable timber into fertilizer, power

September 10, 2016

Southwest Life

Tough forest management questions face Wolf Creek area

Workshop to explore future management

September 7, 2016

Local News

Human remains found east of Pagosa Springs identified

Remains of Andrew Donald Chacon, 29, found last week

September 1, 2016

Southwest Life

Mules crucial to wilderness trail repair in San Juan National Forest

string hauls 15 tons of gravel

August 31, 2016

Local News

Forest Service collects native seeds for uncertain future

kill, drought, fire and climate change make seed banks a smart investment

August 30, 2016

Local News

Human remains found in forest east of Pagosa Springs

Skull, clothing discovered east of Pagosa

August 26, 2016

Local News

Women lost in wilderness ‘thought we were going to die’

recount two nights spent in Weminuche Wilderness

August 21, 2016

Local News

Toilet closed for repairs after trapping two people

at Andrews Lake in San Juan National Forest should be open by week’s end

August 8, 2016

Local News

Fire restrictions lifted in San Juan National Forest

rains have improved conditions

August 8, 2016

Local News

Two people rescued from ravine near Gladstone

accident leaves 2 with head injuries in steep ravine

July 13, 2016

Local News

Bear cubs rescued after mother killed near Dove Creek

and Wildlife plans to rehabilitate and release youngsters

July 11, 2016

Local News

Search and rescue crews retrieve hiker from Windom Peak

mission at 13,200 feet brings back man with broken ankle

July 10, 2016

Local News

Forest Service restores wetlands in Falls Creek

“The life wetlands support are phenomenal,” said district ranger Matt Janowiak. “Our water rights are big enough here to expand…

June 27, 2016

Local News

Montezuma County starts fire ban in wake of Sage Hen blaze

fires, fireworks banned in unincorporated areas

June 20, 2016

Local News

Photo: Sun lovers

Wild flowers bloom near Hesperus, near the Herspeus ski area. With only thin clouds in the skies, temperatures in Southwest…

June 19, 2016

Local News

Cattle grazing reintroduced to Forest Service lands

Livestock to be off-loaded at Upper Hermosa, Elbert Creek

June 17, 2016

Local News

Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures

Transient campsites a growing problem in San Juan National Forest

June 16, 2016