Has time come to better regulate snowmobiles in the San Juan Mountains? of activity in backcountry renews calls for better management February 10, 2021
Mining claims in Weminuche Wilderness protected from development Conservation group buys inholdings to preserve wilderness setting February 5, 2021
Winter recovering in Southwest Colorado, but intense drought lingers Precipitation averages creep up, but drought lingers February 5, 2021
Timber harvest considered for north of Dolores Environmental analysis to be released in February January 22, 2021
Montezuma County expands historic road map of way claims run into federal jurisdiction January 20, 2021
Backcountry skiers triggered more than 10 avalanches in San Juan Mountains this week serious injures, but dangerous close calls, Colorado Avalanche Information Center says January 1, 2021
Five environmental issues to watch in 2021 Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado December 31, 2020
Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced and knowledgeable Snowpack conditions presented risks not seen in years December 21, 2020
Montezuma County deputies search Haycamp Mesa, arrest man sought in collision Warrants allege man ran woman off the road December 4, 2020
Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says December 3, 2020
Final approval of Rico Trail plan pending Proposal benefits wildlife, motorized and non-motorized users November 25, 2020
Tough to be a tree: Southwest Colorado’s forests are stressed Drought, wildfire, bark beetles pose collective long-term threat November 5, 2020
Drought puts Dolores district of San Juan forest at high risk level Drought has dangerously dried out forest November 2, 2020
How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton A behind-the-scenes look at quick response during the Ice Fire October 30, 2020
Winter storm knocks out wildfire west of Silverton Popular Ice Lakes trail ‘heavily damaged,’ closed indefinitely October 26, 2020
Snow expected this weekend across Southwest Colorado Juan Mountains could receive up to 12 inches by Tuesday October 23, 2020
Ice Fire reaches 30% containment, despite high winds west of Silverton remains under investigation October 23, 2020
Planning continues for new mesa trail in Dolores would provide safe alternative to Road 31 October 21, 2020
Bayfield hunter encounters mountain lion: ‘Be good, kitty’ shows cougar crouched behind rock before walking away October 21, 2020
Durango railroad names its first female conductor Thompson earned her way to top position on Durango railroad on trains October 13, 2020
Needles Fire at Purgatory Resort north of Durango 100% contained of blaze remains under investigation October 13, 2020
Needles Fire near Purgatory Resort’s Lift 2 at 80% containment Firefighters, aided by helicopters, work to complete fire lines on Sunday October 12, 2020
