United States Forest Service

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Fire dispatchers choreograph emergency response on federal lands

tracks lightning strikes, organizes air response and calls in the Gatorade

July 10, 2019

Local News

What’s next for D&SNG in $25 million federal lawsuit?

could take years to settle or go to trial, experts say

July 6, 2019

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Wildfire east of Bayfield burns itself out

Low-intensity flames ran out of fuel

June 24, 2019

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Forest Service puts vacant land in Animas Valley out for bid

says it will use funds to build offices in Bayfield

June 24, 2019

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Forest roads closed in Dolores for Doe Canyon Fire

10-acre fire was likely started by a lightening strike, officials say

June 22, 2019

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Forest Services axes decision to use chain saws in wilderness, for now

directs staff to study effectiveness of motorized tools

June 11, 2019

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Crews will keep fighting fire Friday on Missionary Ridge

structures are threatened, Forest Service says

June 7, 2019

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Small fire breaks out on Missionary Ridge north of Durango

Officials say blaze not expected to grow significantly

June 6, 2019

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Preliminary injunction seeks to halt chain saws in wilderness

work pushed back because of heavy snow in the backcountry

June 4, 2019

Local News

A year later, much remains to be done around 416 Fire burn area

Several projects seek to repair impacts of 54,000-acre blaze

June 1, 2019

Local News

When will Forest Service name cause of 416 Fire?

intense community speculation, agency declines comment

June 1, 2019

Local News

Behind the decision to allow chain saws in Southwest Colorado wilderness areas

Documents show agency proposed project for access to trails

May 29, 2019

Local News

Conservation groups challenge road access for Village at Wolf Creek

Service says environmental reviews sound

May 28, 2019

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Forest Service sued over decision to use chain saws in wilderness areas

Conservation groups argue federal land agency operated in secret, broke law

May 22, 2019

Local News

BLM launches tip line to report suspicious activity on public lands

Reports sent directly to rangers aims to speed up response time

May 19, 2019

Southwest Life

In beetle kill forests, there are winners and losers

is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife

May 18, 2019

Local News

Forest lands closed during 416 Fire to reopen Wednesday

Lingering dangers pose risk to hikers, mountain bikers

April 30, 2019

Local News

Prescribed fire scheduled at Chimney Rock National Monument

Federal fire managers plan to conduct a prescribed burn at next week at Chimney Rock National Monument, weather permitting.Durango Herald…

April 16, 2019

Southwest Life

Mountain bikes at heart of Silverton trails debate

Extensive network proposed north of town

April 4, 2019

Southwest Life

Silverton’s ambitious trails plan aims to boost economy

worry fragile high country terrain could be put at greater risk

April 4, 2019

Local News

416 Fire investigation taking ‘longer than expected,’ Forest Service says

Plata County commissioner grills officials about why a cause has not been released

March 19, 2019

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Judge orders Forest Service to release Village at Wolf Creek documents

Environmental groups say federal agency tried to hide information

March 7, 2019

Local News

Forest Service grants Village at Wolf Creek road access

Federal agency cites law known as ANILCA in decision

February 27, 2019

Local News

Flooding from runoff on 416 Fire a growing concern

snowpack may increase risk of debris flows

February 26, 2019