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United States Forest Service

Colorado cutthroat restored to 23 miles of Hermosa Creek

Colorado cutthroat restored to 23 miles of Hermosa Creek

Decades-long project creates longest continuous stretch for native fish

October 12, 2020

Needles Fire near Purgatory Resort 65% contained

Needles Fire near Purgatory Resort 65% contained

Response interrupted Friday by unapproved drone

October 10, 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

Fight is back on in HD Mountains

Fight is back on in HD Mountains

interest in an old natural gas field prompts residents to pushback

October 3, 2020

Photos: Durango train races to fix bridge at Elk Creek

Photos: Durango train races to fix bridge at Elk Creek

Railroad hopes to have repairs completed by end of fall

October 2, 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

Firefighters battle small lightning-caused fire near Rockwood, north of Durango

Firefighters battle small lightning-caused fire near Rockwood, north of Durango

Additional blazes expected in next day or two on federal lands

August 17, 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

Rockslide knocks out portion of Continental Divide Trail

Rockslide knocks out portion of Continental Divide Trail

Service advises hikers to avoid area west of Wolf Creek Pass

August 11, 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

La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions

La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions

follows lead of other agencies

Coal seam fire near Dolores extinguished; second one discovered

Coal seam fire near Dolores extinguished; second one discovered

Service excavated, doused hot spots with water and foam, then restored land

Logging picks up on Middle Mountain near Vallecito

Logging picks up on Middle Mountain near Vallecito

Officials say about 38,000 trees will be felled

Judge denies request by Durango train to resume fire mitigation, bridge repair

Judge denies request by Durango train to resume fire mitigation, bridge repair

Service says railroad must submit work plans

Is lightning playing a bigger role in Southwest Colorado wildfires?

Is lightning playing a bigger role in Southwest Colorado wildfires?

Hot, dry and windy conditions set stage for blazes to spread

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

Fire north of Durango now 95% contained

Fire north of Durango now 95% contained

broke out Thursday afternoon near Shalona Lake

Aggressive attack underway for new fire north of Durango

Aggressive attack underway for new fire north of Durango

‘505 Fire’ burning about ¼-acre near Shalona Lake