San Juan National Forest

Local News

Coal seam fires in Southwest Colorado deemed low risk

Funding increases to mitigate underground blazes after suspected link to Marshall Fire

February 16, 2022

Local News

San Juan National Forest’s Wood for Life program uses forest health projects to help communities

Dolores Ranger District delivers first load of firewood to the Chinle Chapter House of the Navajo Nation

February 13, 2022

Local News

Muzzleloader pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of bow hunter in Dolores County

set for trial in May in Dove Creek

January 22, 2022

Local News

‘Snowtography’ test site set up in San Juan National Forest

seeks relationship between tree canopy, soil moisture and snow depth; webinar on topic is Friday

January 19, 2022

Local News

Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado

Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation

December 24, 2021

Local News

Public lands group sues Forest Service for appraisals in controversial land swap

Colorado Wild Public Lands seeking property values in federal land exchange with private landowner near Pagosa Springs

December 20, 2021

Southwest Life

As visitor pressure rises, public land managers face new challenges

Education, partnerships are vital tools for handling recreation growth in Southwest Colorado

December 2, 2021

Local News

Risk of human-caused wildfires a growing concern in San Juan Mountains

Colorado’s climate becomes warmer and drier, fires can spark easier and burn larger

November 28, 2021

Local News

Durango and Montrose interagency wildfire dispatch centers could close down

Proposal recommends consolidation from six dispatch centers to three in Colorado

November 4, 2021

Local News

U.S. Forest Service signals approval for Purgatory Resort expansion

area wants to install a new quad lift, provide more beginner trails

November 3, 2021

Local News

Rifle hunter charged with ‘recklessly’ killing bowhunter in Southwest Colorado

Pennsylvania man says he heard elk calls, saw ‘white in the pines,’ and took a shot

October 26, 2021

Local News

Update: Winter storm advisory issued for Montezuma and La Plata counties; heavy snow expected

snowfall is expected at higher elevations

October 11, 2021

Local News

Southwest Colorado will have some of the best spots for leaf peepin’

Drought mixed with solid monsoon makes for stunning fall colors

September 24, 2021

Local News

Fish barrier in Hermosa Creek to be cleared to support Colorado cutthroat populations

recreating on trail may experience delays during project

September 23, 2021

Local News

Arrest affidavit details fatal hunting incident in Dolores County

Pennsylvania man faces charge of criminally negligent homicide

September 21, 2021

Local News

Update: Pennsylvania man faces charge after allegedly shooting bow hunter near Rico, Colorado

powder hunter jailed and released; bow hunter identified

September 20, 2021

Local News

Bow hunter fatally shot in San Juan National Forest

Incident occurred Friday morning, Dolores County sheriff says

September 18, 2021

Local News

Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton to reopen after last year’s wildfire

Juan National Forest crews cleared more than 5 miles of debris

September 14, 2021

Local News

Longer wildfire seasons lead to burnout among Southwest Colorado firefighters

start in April and extend through November: ‘We’re all missing our kids’ birthdays’

September 14, 2021

Sports

Mountain bikers converge in Dolores for Boggy Draw Beat Down races

rider gets a win; several Durango riders nab first place

August 10, 2021

Local News

Dolores objects to increase in logging traffic into town

officials urge dispersed routes to reduce impacts

August 5, 2021

Local News

2 small fires burning in Pagosa Ranger District

less than one-tenth of an acre and rain expected in area

July 26, 2021

Local News

San Juan National Forest drops fire restrictions

Service says danger still present, urges caution

July 21, 2021

Local News

Extensive trail work begins on the Hermosa Creek Trail System

Columbine Ranger District has begun extensive trail work on the southernmost 5.5 miles of the Hermosa Creek Trail that will…

July 8, 2021