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San Juan National Forest

Durango railroad names its first female conductor

Durango railroad names its first female conductor

Thompson earned her way to top position on trains

October 12, 2020

Needles Fire near Purgatory Resort’s Lift 2 at 80% containment

Needles Fire near Purgatory Resort’s Lift 2 at 80% containment

Firefighters, aided by helicopters, work to complete fire lines on Sunday

October 11, 2020

Fire near Purgatory Resort listed at 6 acres

Fire near Purgatory Resort listed at 6 acres

Firefighters report limited growth Thursday

October 8, 2020

Missing hiker found dead in San Juan Mountains, west of Lake City

Missing hiker found dead in San Juan Mountains, west of Lake City

man reported overdue late Sunday

October 7, 2020

Statewide fire ban expires, but still no campfires in Southwest Colorado

Statewide fire ban expires, but still no campfires in Southwest Colorado

U.S. Forest Service remains in Stage 1 restrictions

October 7, 2020

2 of 4 debris piles removed from Colorado Trail

2 of 4 debris piles removed from Colorado Trail

Avalanches covered popular hiking route during winter of 2018-19

October 3, 2020

Mine discharge in Owen Basin not a spill, officials report

Mine discharge in Owen Basin not a spill, officials report

Hiker’s report triggers investigation by mining safety division

September 29, 2020

Fall colors arrive in Southwest Colorado

Fall colors arrive in Southwest Colorado

Durango predicts pent-up demand to boost tourism

September 25, 2020

‘It’s a fantastic view of it all’; fire tower turns 50

‘It’s a fantastic view of it all’; fire tower turns 50

42-foot-tall lookout serves as home, early detection system for wildfire activity

September 23, 2020

Durango train receives $2 million grant to replace bridge

Durango train receives $2 million grant to replace bridge

Railroad hopes to send train all the way to Silverton before end of year

September 22, 2020

Drought may mute fall colors in Southwest Colorado

Drought may mute fall colors in Southwest Colorado

foresters say it should still be a good show

September 3, 2020

416 Fire turned out to be a healthy burn for the forest, new studies find

416 Fire turned out to be a healthy burn for the forest, new studies find

Satellite imagery, ground surveys show robust regrowth of vegetation

August 27, 2020

Crash on Missionary Ridge results in injuries

Crash on Missionary Ridge results in injuries

Service says vehicle rolled off road, went down embankment

August 24, 2020

New trail construction underway in Hermosa Creek Special Management Area

New trail construction underway in Hermosa Creek Special Management Area

Service says route will be first non-motorized trail in San Juan National Forest

August 22, 2020

Vandals hit popular La Plata Canyon lookout spot

Vandals hit popular La Plata Canyon lookout spot

Service asks anyone with information to contact district

August 20, 2020

San Juan Mountains take beating this summer from off-roading

San Juan Mountains take beating this summer from off-roading

Higher-than-normal visitation harms fragile alpine tundra

August 19, 2020

Avalanche control on Colorado Highway 145 goes high tech

Avalanche control on Colorado Highway 145 goes high tech

paths near Lizard Head Pass triggered by remote control

August 15, 2020

Durango train extends service to Cascade, cancels chance of trips to Silverton

Durango train extends service to Cascade, cancels chance of trips to Silverton

Railroad officials hope to make full run in 2021

August 14, 2020

Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer

Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer

Mountain town draws thousands looking to recreate while social distancing

California man arrested for assault after fight on mountain pass in San Juan Mountains

California man arrested for assault after fight on mountain pass in San Juan Mountains

Altercation started over which driver had the right of way

Cortez woman faces charges in 2018 Haycamp slaying

Cortez woman faces charges in 2018 Haycamp slaying

Southern Ute man was later shot dead by suspect’s cousin

Durango train begins fire mitigation, but is asked to stop

Durango train begins fire mitigation, but is asked to stop

Service raises concerns about extensive scale of project

Sand Creek Fire tested by Saturday storms

Sand Creek Fire tested by Saturday storms

other fires are being fought in Montezuma County

Forest Service stops unauthorized road building northeast of Durango

Forest Service stops unauthorized road building northeast of Durango

Property owner told to go through proper channels or reclaim area