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San Juan National Forest

COVID-19 brought record numbers to public lands, but at a price

COVID-19 brought record numbers to public lands, but at a price

resulted in mitigation efforts at several popular spots

Resident scooping up properties in rogue neighborhood northwest of Durango

Resident scooping up properties in rogue neighborhood northwest of Durango

Durango Estates has created headache for developers, county for years

Skiers push for Purgatory Resort to allow uphill travel

Skiers push for Purgatory Resort to allow uphill travel

Emerging sport embraced by areas across the state

February 18, 2021

Southwest Colorado livestock meeting addresses grazing, wolves

Southwest Colorado livestock meeting addresses grazing, wolves

Boebert joins ranchers in opposing plan to reintroduce predator, calls compensation a ‘joke’

February 15, 2021

Has time come to better regulate snowmobiles in the San Juan Mountains?

Has time come to better regulate snowmobiles in the San Juan Mountains?

of activity in backcountry renews calls for better management

February 10, 2021

Mining claims in Weminuche Wilderness protected from development

Mining claims in Weminuche Wilderness protected from development

Conservation group buys inholdings to preserve wilderness setting

February 5, 2021

Mineral Creek to be focus of extensive watershed study

Mineral Creek to be focus of extensive watershed study

extreme pressure in recent years, waterway near Silverton will be examined

January 28, 2021

Montezuma County expands historic road map

Montezuma County expands historic road map

of way claims run into federal jurisdiction

January 24, 2021

Timber harvest considered north of Dolores

Timber harvest considered north of Dolores

Environmental analysis to be released in February

January 24, 2021

Backcountry skiers triggered more than 10 avalanches in San Juan Mountains this week

Backcountry skiers triggered more than 10 avalanches in San Juan Mountains this week

serious injures, but dangerous close calls, Colorado Avalanche Information Center says

January 1, 2021

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado

December 31, 2020

Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced, knowledgeable

Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced, knowledgeable

Snowpack conditions presented risks not seen in years

December 21, 2020

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says

December 3, 2020

Final approval of Rico trail plan pending

Final approval of Rico trail plan pending

Proposal benefits wildlife, motorized and non-motorized users

November 29, 2020

Missing Indiana man found dead west of Silverton

Missing Indiana man found dead west of Silverton

foul play suspected, sheriff says

November 16, 2020

Tough to be a tree: Southwest Colorado’s forests are stressed

Tough to be a tree: Southwest Colorado’s forests are stressed

Drought, wildfire, bark beetles pose collective long-term threat

November 5, 2020

Engineer Fire now 100% controlled

Engineer Fire now 100% controlled

is anticipated to be doused by end of the day

November 2, 2020

How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton

How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton

A behind-the-scenes look at quick response during the Ice Fire

October 30, 2020

Winter storm knocks out wildfire west of Silverton

Winter storm knocks out wildfire west of Silverton

Popular Ice Lakes trail ‘heavily damaged,’ closed indefinitely

October 26, 2020

Snow expected this weekend across Southwest Colorado

Snow expected this weekend across Southwest Colorado

Juan Mountains could receive up to 12 inches by Tuesday

October 23, 2020

Ice Fire reaches 30% containment, despite high winds

Ice Fire reaches 30% containment, despite high winds

west of Silverton remains under investigation

October 23, 2020

Bayfield hunter encounters mountain lion: ‘Be good, kitty’

Bayfield hunter encounters mountain lion: ‘Be good, kitty’

shows cougar crouched behind rock before walking away

October 21, 2020

Fire starts deep in Weminuche Wilderness

Fire starts deep in Weminuche Wilderness

scorched about 38 acres as of Thursday

October 15, 2020

Needles Fire at Purgatory Resort north of Durango 100% contained

Needles Fire at Purgatory Resort north of Durango 100% contained

of blaze remains under investigation

October 12, 2020