United States Forest Service

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Wolf Creek land-swap proposal is OK’d

Billionaire clears hurdle toward development

May 21, 2015

Local News

Field trips to be held for Hermosa Creek plan

“It’s great that the energy it took to get Congress to pass the act is still alive and well in…

May 19, 2015

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Tense land fights prompt new group

Coalition seeks to counter intimidation

May 19, 2015

Local News

Commissioners stand against fed-land swaps

Conservation groups applaud resolution

May 12, 2015

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Forest Service slashes hit home

Officials could start charging for Hermosa and Molas campgrounds

May 6, 2015

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Forest Service awards locals for environmental work

entities receive praise

April 21, 2015

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State control over fed land inches closer

Outdoor, conservation groups oppose bill

April 20, 2015

Local News

Tipton pushes feds to help fight wildfires

Tipton Tipton introduced the Healthy Forest Management Act in February, which would give states the authority to designate high-risk areas…

April 14, 2015

Local News

Prescribed burn planned near Turkey Springs

U.S. Forest Service wildland fire fighters monitor the progress of a prescribed burn last fall in the Sauls Creek area…

April 8, 2015

Local News

Junction Creek Road to be closed in April

The closure will allow the Forest Service to stabilize the road from the end of County Road 204 to the…

March 26, 2015

Good Earth

Battling spruce beetles

‘They’re predators, just like a pack of wolves’

March 18, 2015

Local News

Spruce beetle workshop at FLC

The U.S. Forest Service has scheduled a March 17 workshop to inform the public about spruce beetle killing many spruce…

February 26, 2015

Local News

Lawsuit filed over Electra Lake access road

Cheavens claims Xcel Energy ‘obliterated’ historic wagon trail

January 22, 2015

Local News

Wolf Creek saga howls on

Objections filed over land swap for resort development

January 8, 2015

Local News

Workshop offered for businesses seeking federal contracts

Two free workshops will be held on Jan. 15. The session for construction services is from 9:30 to 11 a.m.…

January 5, 2015

Local News

Wolf Creek Ski Area owner gets probation, fine

Pitcher conducted avalanche training on Forest Service land without permit

December 16, 2014

Local News

Wolf Creek swap favored

Decision allows for possible development

November 20, 2014

Local News

Christmas tree permits on sale

David Crawford, a National Forest Service forester, tags a white fur he cut as a Christmas tree within the Beaver…

November 17, 2014

Local News

Slash burns in Hermosa, Vallecito

A large slash pile burns at the lower portion of Animas City Mountain in this file photo. The U.S. Forest…

November 14, 2014

Regional News

Interior secretary urges Congress to act

Jewell: Preserving land will help with climate change

October 15, 2014

Local News

Take a walk on the wild side

Community celebrates Wilderness Act

September 27, 2014

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Prescribed planning

Minimizing danger: Years of preparation are behind every controlled burn

September 22, 2014

Local News

Ski-area owner faces charges

Service says he operated outside authorized area

September 17, 2014

Local News

Controlled burn

U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighters monitor the progress of a prescribed burn Friday in the Saulâ€™s Creek area east of…

September 12, 2014