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United States Forest Service

Judge’s recommendation: Lawsuit against D&SNG for 416 Fire costs should proceed

Judge’s recommendation: Lawsuit against D&SNG for 416 Fire costs should proceed

Railroad wants government’s claim for $25M to fight blaze thrown out

December 30, 2019

Southwest Colorado chosen for $50 million forest project

Southwest Colorado chosen for $50 million forest project

$5 million per year slated for wildfire mitigation efforts

December 16, 2019

Forest bans hikers from groomed ski trails at Chicken Creek

Forest bans hikers from groomed ski trails at Chicken Creek

district cites difficulties for groomers

December 1, 2019

New owner sheds light on plans for recently purchased Animas Valley property

New owner sheds light on plans for recently purchased Animas Valley property

Florida investor has stake in Durango Hot Springs

November 30, 2019

As Forest Service budget shrinks, Durango nonprofit steps up

As Forest Service budget shrinks, Durango nonprofit steps up

Juan Mountains Association creates fund for work in wilderness

November 28, 2019

After two-year closure, Nordic skiing may return in full to Vallecito Reservoir

After two-year closure, Nordic skiing may return in full to Vallecito Reservoir

Agencies working toward agreement that would require fee, officials say

November 26, 2019

Property owners request land exchange with Forest Service

Property owners request land exchange with Forest Service

Landowners want more acres for ranching, recreating

November 15, 2019

Buyer of U.S. Forest Service’s Trimble property revealed

Buyer of U.S. Forest Service’s Trimble property revealed

20 acres of mostly vacant land sold for nearly $1.7 million in August

October 29, 2019

Groundbreaking forest health program may come to Southwest Colorado

Groundbreaking forest health program may come to Southwest Colorado

project would make critical improvements in targeted areas

October 17, 2019

Lost Canyon wildfire south of Dolores is contained

Lost Canyon wildfire south of Dolores is contained

south of Dolores triggered mutual aid, air tankers

October 5, 2019

Year of renewal: Hermosa Creek watershed shows signs of recovery after 416 Fire

Year of renewal: Hermosa Creek watershed shows signs of recovery after 416 Fire

health, water quality and recreation on the mend

October 3, 2019

Fall colors expected to peak in coming days

Fall colors expected to peak in coming days

and storms may reduce autumn’s full splendor

October 2, 2019

Logging starts on Middle Mountain, north of Vallecito

Logging starts on Middle Mountain, north of Vallecito

Service says operation expected to last three years

September 26, 2019

Court records: D&SNG started nearly 50 fires leading up to 416 Fire

Court records: D&SNG started nearly 50 fires leading up to 416 Fire

Federal trial expected to last eight to 10 days

September 25, 2019

D&SNG says 416 Fire lawsuit should be thrown out

D&SNG says 416 Fire lawsuit should be thrown out

Railroad: Government has no standing to seek firefighting costs

September 10, 2019

More people are collecting mushrooms – is that a problem?

More people are collecting mushrooms – is that a problem?

Harvesting the wild fungi is growing in popularity, foresters say

September 5, 2019

Film crew near Haviland Lake finishes commercial early

Film crew near Haviland Lake finishes commercial early

Service said smoke would be visible Tuesday from shoot

August 27, 2019

Forest Service’s Trimble Lane property sells for nearly $1.7 million

Forest Service’s Trimble Lane property sells for nearly $1.7 million

will be used to build new offices in Bayfield, agency says

August 24, 2019

Bridge damaged in 416 Fire to be removed

Bridge damaged in 416 Fire to be removed

Service will use helicopter to lift structure

Firefighters burn thousands of acres this year to reduce future wildfire risk

Firefighters burn thousands of acres this year to reduce future wildfire risk

Service aims for 20,000 acres of controlled burning annually

Help has arrived for deteriorating Ice Lakes Trail

Help has arrived for deteriorating Ice Lakes Trail

Impacts of overuse prompt educational effort

441 Fire on Missionary Ridge grows by 25 acres

441 Fire on Missionary Ridge grows by 25 acres

Wildland managers expect isolated showers Monday will help manage the low-intensity fire

Burnouts on 441 Fire a success, Forest Service says

Burnouts on 441 Fire a success, Forest Service says

on Missionary Ridge grows to 300 acres

Fire on Missionary Ridge allowed to burn for fire management purposes

Fire on Missionary Ridge allowed to burn for fire management purposes

Service says blaze will help prevent future wildfires