San Juan National Forest

577 Fire southeast of Bayfield chewing through ground fuels

A small lightning-caused wildfire burning 10 miles southeast of Bayfield is being managed to reduce hazardous fuels and reduce excessive…

August 6, 2019

Local News

Burnouts on 441 Fire a success, Forest Service says

on Missionary Ridge grows to 300 acres

July 19, 2019

Frontpage Lead

Avalanches leave path of destruction across popular trails

Colorado Trail may not be accessible this year, officials say

July 19, 2019

Local News

Forest Service declares Doe Canyon Fire contained

will improve health of landscape

July 15, 2019

Local News

Lightning sparks two small fires on Missionary Ridge

Firefighters to assess situation at both blazes

July 15, 2019

Cortez

Fire dispatchers choreograph emergency response on federal lands

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

July 10, 2019

Dove Creek

San Juan Forest reopens roads near Doe Canyon Fire

Management of blaze now with local forest firefighters

July 10, 2019

Cortez

Drones used for aerial ignition on Doe Canyon Fire

protects firefighters and is cost-effective

June 28, 2019

Dolores

Doe Canyon Fire grows to 540 acres

Lake Canyon prescribed burn covers 2,700 acres

June 26, 2019

Cortez

Update: Doe Canyon Fire grows to 210 acres in Southwest Colorado

210-acre fire is east of Dove Creek

June 24, 2019

Cortez

Prescribed burn planned east of Dove Creek

Intentional fire will reduce hazardous ground fuels

June 23, 2019

Dolores

Wood manufacturer announces plan for mill near Dolores

Wood is refurbishing a warehouse

June 18, 2019

Local News

Boggy Draw prescribed burn wraps up north of Dolores

Conditions allow crews to finish a day early

June 12, 2019

Forest Service analysis released on aspen logging project

Project seeks to improve stand diversity northeast of Dolores

June 10, 2019

Local News

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

Great Old Broads tackle weeds at Boggy Draw near Dolores

Old Broads patrol trail with county, Forest Service

May 20, 2019

Conditions ideal for prescribed burns in Southwest Colorado

Juan National Forest to take advantage of snowpack

May 19, 2019

In beetle-kill forests, there are winners and losers

is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife

May 18, 2019

Local News

Smoke rises from prescribed burn northeast of Cortez

crews burning off underbrush in Haycamp Mesa

May 7, 2019

Local News

Research efforts hone in on Hermosa Creek

a reliable tributary, creek now an area of concern

April 26, 2019

Local News

McPhee and House Creek boat ramps to open soon

inspections are mandatory for motorized, trailered vessels

April 2, 2019

Local News

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

Plata County commissioners grill officials about why a cause has not been released

March 19, 2019

Local News

Logging, thinning plan for Dolores District is released

Project boosts forest health and economy, officials say

February 26, 2019

Local News

Avalanche advisory in effect until Monday night

Juan Mountains expected to receive more snow

January 20, 2019