San Juan National Forest

Southwest Life

Agencies map weeds to tackle roots of the problem

Plata County, San Juan National Forest turn to GIS to slow the spread

June 30, 2022

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June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon

June 24, 2022

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Update: Buster Fire in Dolores County extinguished

helped put out 3-acre wildfire in San Juan National Forest

June 20, 2022

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Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions

2 bans campfires in San Juan National Forest, among other activities

June 15, 2022

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Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation

June 14, 2022

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Hispanic and Basque sheepherders on Haycamp Mesa left artistic legacy in aspens

Cultural Historic Landscape on San Juan National Forest wins state archaeology award

June 10, 2022

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Durango Air Tanker Base to undergo renovations

Juan National Forest will invest more than $1 million to keep the critical firefighting resource up to date

June 9, 2022

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San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects

American Outdoors Act money will help improve roads, trails and recreation sites

June 8, 2022

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Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado?

ecologists argue prescribed burns are necessary even as they have caused blazes this spring

June 4, 2022

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Pre-evacuations lifted as firefighters control Durango’s Perins Peak Fire

roads 206 and 208 are no longer under notice; crews secure northern edge of blaze

May 28, 2022

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Firefighters aided by cool, cloudy weather in battle against Plumtaw Fire near Pagosa Springs

was 721 acres with 33% containment as of Monday

May 23, 2022

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Wildfire near Pagosa Springs slows, but red flag warning issued for Thursday

Plumtaw Fire grows slightly as crews battle the blaze into Wednesday

May 18, 2022

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Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

May 18, 2022

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Why hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado

Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands

May 9, 2022

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For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging

is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty

May 6, 2022

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Animas City Mountain prescribed burn delayed

and windy weather will likely postpone the preventive measures until at least fall

May 3, 2022

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San Juan National Forest receives $3 million from USDA program

Investment expands forest restoration work in progress

April 24, 2022

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Earth Day offers a platform for environmental education in Durango

Educators, nonprofits highlight successes, raise awareness about challenges

April 22, 2022

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Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

April 3, 2022

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Forest Service to burn 1,500 acres near Vallecito Reservoir

Operations will depend on weather and firefighters, but could start as soon as April

April 2, 2022

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Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests

Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread

March 17, 2022

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Rescuers respond to snowmobile crash in San Juan National Forest

Dolores County, Rico Fire and Flight For Life team up to rescue injured man

March 15, 2022

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Durango man suspected of shooting gun, hitting hiker in San Juan National Forest

Suspect allegedly fired gun at sign; shrapnel hit bystander in arm

February 25, 2022

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San Juan Mountains Association expands ambassador program to winter

Interpretive tours and winter education at Andrews Lake have been popular with plans to expand

February 18, 2022