Prescribed burns ignited at Salter Y north of Dolores will lessen as the day goes on September 26, 2024
Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September Haycamp Mesa, Boggy Draw and Salter are selected September 6, 2024
Purgatory Resort appeals dismissal of water lawsuit against Forest Service area sued in 2022 over access to Hermosa Creek water rights August 15, 2024
San Juan National Forest wildland firefighter injured en route to assignment Fincham was traveling to a wildfire when he suffered a medical event July 24, 2024
After a wet June, dry conditions kick off July Durango saw second-wettest June since 2000 July 1, 2024
Firefighters grow Spruce Creek Fire to 1,644 acres officials hope to burn through Friday if weather allows May 21, 2024
Air tanker base opens for what fire official say could be another active wildfire season Fly-in a chance for first responders to familiarize themselves with various craft May 21, 2024
Crews hope to expand wildfire near Dolores to 4,000 acres Creek Fire has burned 10 acres in an area prepped for prescribed burn May 17, 2024
Prescribed burn blamed for hazy skies across parts of Southwest Colorado Firefighters burned about 1,130 acres Thursday in Boggy Draw area May 10, 2024
Court sides with Forest Service in Purgatory Resort water rights dispute area sought access to federal land for water; federal agency denied authorization April 21, 2024
Free workshops to review wildfire mitigation, defensible space and home hardening techniques on community preparedness to provide resources, training April 12, 2024
McPhee Reservoir boat ramp to open April 15 ramp to open mid-April, followed by House Creek Boat Ramp May 1 March 25, 2024
McPhee Reservoir breakwater replaced after 10 years $600,000 spent on replacement and trash removal January 4, 2024
Comments accepted on HD Mountains drilling plan Responses to environmental assessment accepted through Jan. 16 December 22, 2023
Two wildfires – one active, one stagnant – burn near Pagosa Springs blaze caused by lightning; cause of other fire undetermined October 24, 2023
Firefighters work to contain Hope Fire near McPhee Dam and Bradfield Campground fire was started by lightning on Sept. 21 September 29, 2023
Fire restrictions lifted across Southwest Colorado Montezuma County restrictions remain in place August 31, 2023
Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line Firefighters are en route to assess the blaze; no reported impact to structures August 5, 2023
Chimney Rock to close for lunar viewing events Juan National Forest concerned about large crowds and public safety July 13, 2023
Hot weather, strong winds likely to drive wildfire this week west of Pagosa Springs Mountain Fire grew to 459 acres, zero percent contained as of Monday July 4, 2023
Environmentalists sue over logging plans in San Juan National Forest Salter project, located on 22,346 acres near Dolores, was approved in 2021 June 15, 2023
Agriculture Secretary stops in Durango, announces $63 million wildfire prevention spending ‘Lion’s share’ of funds will come to Colorado, says Tom Vilsack May 5, 2023
San Juan National Forest increases firewood supply to Navajo Nation Clearing small diameter wood improves forest health, benefits neighboring communities March 3, 2023
New San Juan National Forest supervisor arrives Neely spent seven years in Washington D.C. in policy roles February 17, 2023
