Fire near Purgatory Resort listed at 6 acres Firefighters report limited growth Thursday October 8, 2020
Missing hiker found dead in San Juan Mountains, west of Lake City man reported overdue late Sunday October 7, 2020
Statewide fire ban expires, but still no campfires in Southwest Colorado U.S. Forest Service remains in Stage 1 restrictions October 7, 2020
2 of 4 debris piles removed from Colorado Trail Avalanches covered popular hiking route during winter of 2018-19 October 1, 2020
Bustang commits to expansion in Southwest Colorado Diverse group depends on service from Durango to Grand Junction October 1, 2020
Mine discharge in Owen Basin not a spill, officials report Hiker’s report triggers investigation by mining safety division September 30, 2020
Durango train receives $2 million grant to replace bridge Railroad hopes to send train all the way to Silverton before end of year September 23, 2020
‘It’s a fantastic view of it all’; fire tower turns 50 42-foot-tall lookout serves as home, early detection system for wildfire activity September 23, 2020
Fall colors arrive in Southwest Colorado Durango predicts pent-up demand to boost tourism September 22, 2020
Drought may mute fall colors in Southwest Colorado foresters say it should still be a good show September 3, 2020
416 Fire turned out to be a healthy burn for the forest, new studies find Satellite imagery, ground surveys show robust regrowth of vegetation August 28, 2020
Crash on Missionary Ridge results in injuries Service says vehicle rolled off road, went down embankment August 24, 2020
Fire bans reinstated in Southwest Colorado BLM, National Forest and Colorado issue restrictions August 22, 2020
New trail construction underway in Hermosa Creek Special Management Area Service says route will be first non-motorized trail in San Juan National Forest August 21, 2020
Vandals hit popular La Plata Canyon lookout spot Service asks anyone with information to contact district August 20, 2020
San Juan Mountains take beating this summer from off-roading Higher-than-normal visitation harms fragile alpine tundra August 19, 2020
Fire bans lifted, but drought conditions persist Restrictions lifted for Montezuma County, San Juan Forest and BLM August 15, 2020
Durango train extends service to Cascade, cancels chance of trips to Silverton Railroad officials hope to make full run in 2021 August 14, 2020
Rockslide knocks out portion of Continental Divide Trail Service advises hikers to avoid area west of Wolf Creek Pass August 13, 2020
Avalanche control on Colorado 145 goes high tech paths near Lizard Head Pass triggered by remote control August 12, 2020
Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer Mountain town draws thousands looking to recreate while social distancing August 8, 2020
California man arrested for assault after fight on mountain pass in San Juan Mountains Altercation started over who had right of way August 7, 2020
Cortez woman faces charges in 2018 Haycamp slaying Southern Ute man was later killed by suspect’s cousin August 7, 2020
