San Juan National Forest

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Pine beetle damage grows in San Juan National Forest

Dolores County, infested area more than doubled in 2018

January 17, 2019

Snow biking conditions are ‘epic’ this year

Groomers at Boggy Draw get recognition Jan. 20

January 14, 2019

Westfork Fire Volunteer Department gains land for new station

Construction of new station could begin this summer

January 8, 2019

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2018: Year of drought, wildfires, political change

a weak winter, low reservoirs, fires troubled community

December 26, 2018

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Dolores sees 2018 leadership changes in town and schools

The year kicked off violently with a murder the night of Jan. 2 in the Haycamp area of San Juan…

December 26, 2018

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Can wild bighorns, domestic sheep coexist in Weminuche Wilderness?

Service says it needs more data before making final decision on grazing

December 14, 2018

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Rico-West Dolores travel plan gains another lawsuit

Seasonal restrictions for motorized use not long enough, environmentalists say

November 20, 2018

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Aspen forests northeast of Dolores proposed for logging

is to improve stand diversity

October 23, 2018

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Local and national recreation groups sue forest

Lawsuit claims Rico-West Dolores plan unfairly restricts access

October 16, 2018

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San Juan Forest finalizes Glade grazing plan

adjustments made to improve range

October 8, 2018

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Juniper trees recover in Southwest Colorado

in Arizona and Utah, the outlook for the hardy tree is grim

September 26, 2018

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Lawyers discuss lawsuit in response to 416 Fire

Investigator, forensic accountant working with law firms

September 21, 2018

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Fall colors arrive early in Southwest Colorado

in high country appear to be peaking this weekend

September 21, 2018

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Photo: Fall is in the air and on the passes

Molas Pass to Silverton was at 80 percent of peak colors on Tuesday, according to the San Juan National Forest…

September 20, 2018

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Two of Colorado’s largest trees burn in 416 Fire

Flyover of Hermosa Creek drainage confirms giants were consumed by flames

September 20, 2018

Public lobs tough questions to county commissioner candidates

concerned about historical routes, taxes, economic growth

September 8, 2018

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New forest trail rules start Oct. 1

Motorized access cut at Bear and Burnett Creek trails

September 6, 2018

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Remaining Plateau Fire road and trail closures lifted

19,634-acre fire started July 22

September 5, 2018

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Blaze north of Chimney Rock at 168 acres

The Horse Fire burning 8 miles north of U.S. Highway 160 and Chimney Rock is now burning at 168 acres,…

September 2, 2018

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Dolores-Norwood Road chip seal gets funding

miles will be added at end of paved section

August 29, 2018

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Repairs force drainage of Groundhog Reservoir; no bag limit on fish

Emergency fish salvage implemented

August 26, 2018

San Juan National Forest to begin hiring for 2019 season

Hundreds of temporary jobs available in five-state area

August 20, 2018

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Plans for prescribed burns put on hold in fire-fatigued Southwest Colorado

Conditions are too dangerous, officials say

August 20, 2018

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Trails damaged by 416 Fire won’t open until next summer

must assess flood, erosion and tree danger in burn area

August 15, 2018