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San Juan National Forest implements Stage 1 fire ban

San Juan National Forest implements Stage 1 fire ban

Restrictions target lower elevation lands where vegetation dried rapidly

Prescribed burns near Dolores bring hazy skies

Prescribed burns near Dolores bring hazy skies

Fuels-reduction project being done while fire danger is low, Forest Service says

Southwest Colorado Cycling Association to host spring trails update meet and greet ‘Tumag’

Southwest Colorado Cycling Association to host spring trails update meet and greet ‘Tumag’

group was also named 2025 Lessee of the Year by Colorado State Land Board

Fire and ice: Mitigation and burn piles help fortify against wildfires

Fire and ice: Mitigation and burn piles help fortify against wildfires

urban-wildland interface is changing – so is the approach to wildfire preparedness

December 10, 2025

Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response

Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response

were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday

August 16, 2025

Judge upholds federal ownership of disputed land in Free Land Holder case

Judge upholds federal ownership of disputed land in Free Land Holder case

Magistrate judge also had cited law that bars fencing-off public land

Forest Service budget cuts nearly shuttered toilets in San Juan Mountains

Forest Service budget cuts nearly shuttered toilets in San Juan Mountains

Donors, lodgers tax contribute $54,000 to keep Columbine Ranger District bathrooms open

Public lands in Southwest Colorado could be up for sale

Public lands in Southwest Colorado could be up for sale

budget bill puts recreational areas like Animas Mountain at stake

Forest Service changes to Rabbit Ears Pass mountain bike project have advocates hopping mad

Forest Service changes to Rabbit Ears Pass mountain bike project have advocates hopping mad

“They have betrayed the public trust and poisoned the well,” says a wildlife advocate

If you see smoke in the sky next week in SW Colorado, it might be prescribed burns

If you see smoke in the sky next week in SW Colorado, it might be prescribed burns

Dolores Ranger District has three prescribed burns coming up

Forest Service to return Indigenous remains discovered near McPhee Reservoir

Forest Service to return Indigenous remains discovered near McPhee Reservoir

least 10 individuals and 10 shards of pottery were unearthed in 2021 and 2022

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

federal agencies have also seen job cuts

February 19, 2025

Smoke in the air? The Forest Service is burning piles of debris

Smoke in the air? The Forest Service is burning piles of debris

It’s not a prescribed burn

February 12, 2025

Free Land Holders submit 50-page response to lawsuit

Free Land Holders submit 50-page response to lawsuit

was mostly hand written, on 8x16 paper

January 10, 2025

With looming budget cuts, nonprofits will step up work on San Juan National Forest

With looming budget cuts, nonprofits will step up work on San Juan National Forest

‘Access is going to be threatened,’ warned San Juan Mountains Association director

December 7, 2024

Forest Service won’t hire seasonal workers next year

Forest Service won’t hire seasonal workers next year

warns volunteer groups not to expect big projects

November 21, 2024

U.S. Forest Service funding will improve preparation for wildfires in San Juan National Forest

U.S. Forest Service funding will improve preparation for wildfires in San Juan National Forest

Project will focus on wooded areas near homes

September 29, 2024

Prescribed burns ignited at Salter Y north of Dolores

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

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

Purgatory Resort appeals dismissal of water lawsuit against Forest Service

area sued in 2022 over access to Hermosa Creek water rights

August 15, 2024

Mustang management addressed at Aztec Four Corners Equus and Arts Fest

Mustang management addressed at Aztec Four Corners Equus and Arts Fest

Mustang management and bait-trapping panel presented Sunday

Court sides with Forest Service in Purgatory Resort water rights dispute

Court sides with Forest Service in Purgatory Resort water rights dispute

area sought access to federal land for water; federal agency denied authorization

Comments accepted on HD Mountains drilling plan

Comments accepted on HD Mountains drilling plan

Responses to environmental assessment accepted through Jan. 16

December 22, 2023

Firefighters work to contain Hope Fire near McPhee Dam and Bradfield Campground

Firefighters work to contain Hope Fire near McPhee Dam and Bradfield Campground

fire was started by lightning on Sept. 21

September 29, 2023