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United States Forest Service

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

federal agencies have also seen job cuts

February 19, 2025

Free Land Holders submit 50-page response to lawsuit

Free Land Holders submit 50-page response to lawsuit

was mostly hand written, on 8x16 paper

January 10, 2025

With looming budget cuts, nonprofits will step up work on San Juan National Forest

With looming budget cuts, nonprofits will step up work on San Juan National Forest

‘Access is going to be threatened,’ warned San Juan Mountains Association director

December 7, 2024

Forest Service won’t hire seasonal workers next year

Forest Service won’t hire seasonal workers next year

warns volunteer groups not to expect big projects

November 21, 2024

U.S. Forest Service funding will improve preparation for wildfires in San Juan National Forest

U.S. Forest Service funding will improve preparation for wildfires in San Juan National Forest

Project will focus on wooded areas near homes

September 29, 2024

Despite climate threats, fall colors expected in full force

Despite climate threats, fall colors expected in full force

color change peak has begun at high elevations

September 27, 2024

Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September

Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September

Haycamp Mesa, Boggy Draw and Salter are selected

September 6, 2024

Purgatory Resort appeals dismissal of water lawsuit against Forest Service

Purgatory Resort appeals dismissal of water lawsuit against Forest Service

area sued in 2022 over access to Hermosa Creek water rights

August 15, 2024

Mustang management addressed at Aztec Four Corners Equus and Arts Fest

Mustang management addressed at Aztec Four Corners Equus and Arts Fest

Mustang management and bait-trapping panel presented Sunday

Forest Service creates 400-acre containment zone for small fire near Pagosa Springs

Forest Service creates 400-acre containment zone for small fire near Pagosa Springs

Firefighters are using lightning-caused blaze to help reduce fuels

How did a wildfire east of Bayfield set land managers up for success?

How did a wildfire east of Bayfield set land managers up for success?

a tour of Dry Lake Fire burn area, forest partners saw firsthand the benefits of fire

Building wildfire resiliency at Forest Lakes subdivision

Building wildfire resiliency at Forest Lakes subdivision

than 100 attendees receive crash course on how to protect their homes

Court sides with Forest Service in Purgatory Resort water rights dispute

Court sides with Forest Service in Purgatory Resort water rights dispute

area sought access to federal land for water; federal agency denied authorization

Comments accepted on HD Mountains drilling plan

Comments accepted on HD Mountains drilling plan

Responses to environmental assessment accepted through Jan. 16

December 22, 2023

San Juan Mountains Association’s Christmas trees stock runs thin as fundraiser nears end

San Juan Mountains Association’s Christmas trees stock runs thin as fundraiser nears end

Balsams, white firs and ‘Charlie Browns’ for sale at D&SNG parking lot

December 9, 2023

Working with ‘good fire’

Working with ‘good fire’

managers in Southwest Colorado are changing they way they respond to wildfires

December 4, 2023

Agreement ends domestic sheep grazing on 100,000 acres near Silverton

Agreement ends domestic sheep grazing on 100,000 acres near Silverton

Bacteria carried by livestock pose serious threat to Colorado’s bighorn sheep population

November 10, 2023

How would a government shutdown affect Southwest Colorado?

How would a government shutdown affect Southwest Colorado?

land access, social safety nets, airport workers could be impacted

September 29, 2023

Hot weather, strong winds likely to drive wildfire this week west of Pagosa Springs

Hot weather, strong winds likely to drive wildfire this week west of Pagosa Springs

Mountain Fire grew to 459 acres, zero percent contained as of Monday

Environmentalists sue over logging plans in San Juan National Forest

Environmentalists sue over logging plans in San Juan National Forest

Salter project, located on 22,346 acres near Dolores, was approved in 2021

Bennet introduces Headwaters Protection Act in Congress

Bennet introduces Headwaters Protection Act in Congress

Legislation would work to protect watersheds and forestry across the U.S.

Prescribed burn north of Bayfield expected to wrap up today

Prescribed burn north of Bayfield expected to wrap up today

1,300 acres are being treated in the Beaver Meadows and First Notch areas

Bill seeks to address housing shortage in mountain and rural communities

Bill seeks to address housing shortage in mountain and rural communities

would allow Forest Service to ‘lease underutilized administrative sites’ for local needs

Durango Air Tanker Base opens for fire season

Durango Air Tanker Base opens for fire season

Agencies gathered Wednesday for training on aerial resources