San Juan National Forest

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McPhee managers plan to open lake early

Switching inspection hours would make mid-April date possible

January 9, 2018

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Pine beetle gaining ground in Southwest Colorado

Infestation taking out large swaths of ponderosa pine

January 4, 2018

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Update: Victim in Haycamp slaying is identified

identified as Southern Ute resident of Ignacio

January 4, 2018

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2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores

Ron Kotarski Jr. playground closes The story that got the most attention in Dolores was the closing of the popular…

December 26, 2017

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Bill would allow mountain biking in wilderness areas

Wilderness Act currently bans ‘mechanical’ uses

December 18, 2017

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Dry early winter concerns McPhee managers

Reservoir levels are stable, but precipitation is at 18 percent of normal

December 6, 2017

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Forest seeks comments on Boggy Draw trail plan

Project would add 25 miles on nonmotorized trails

November 28, 2017

Dolores-area roads and trails close for winter wildlife

For the purpose of protecting winter wildlife habitat, the Dolores Ranger District will close the McPhee Overlook Trail to all…

November 28, 2017

Backcountry skiing Silverton: There’s an app for that

grads release guide or ski terrain

November 22, 2017

October test shows no mussels at McPhee; recreation impacted

rules limit motorized boating

November 21, 2017

Forest travel plan released for Rico-West Dolores

Motorcycle trails reduced; timing restrictions added

November 17, 2017

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Two counties collaborate to save Lower Dolores River campgrounds

and Cabin sites would be co-managed with feds

November 7, 2017

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Tipton tours McPhee area with Montezuma County officials

logging could improve Forest Service budget, he says

October 30, 2017

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Pine beetle poses threat to Southwest Colorado forests

3 species combine to kill ponderosa trees near Vallecito

October 22, 2017

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West Fork fire department seeks new station

Resort donates $100,000 towards project

October 10, 2017

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Study: Climate change is transforming local forests

Climate change expected to alter Southwest Colorado forests

October 10, 2017

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UPDATE: Boggy Draw fire outside Dolores grows

Fire at 1,005 acres as crews work toward containment

September 8, 2017

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Glacial geology field seminar planned for Highland Mary Lakes

Learn how glaciers helped shape the landscape while visiting some of the most picturesque lakes in the area, as certified…

August 18, 2017

New Boggy Draw trails explore landscape

Proposal adds to Dolores recreation mecca

July 26, 2017

Dolores celebrates Escalante Days and Nights

Western theme and outdoor education offer many events

July 25, 2017

Public to review Rico-West Dolores plan again

plan for San Juan Forest has had rocky road

July 25, 2017

East Rim Fire jumps to 689 acres, 25 percent containment

burns in steep terrain on rim of Dolores River

July 10, 2017

Commissioners vote to restrict Sage Hen road access

Temporary closure until November

June 20, 2017

Hearing on Road X closure scheduled for June 19

In May, at the request of the Bureau of Reclamation and the Dolores Water Conservancy District, the county issued an…

June 14, 2017