Firefighters gain upper hand on Perins Peak Fire, but weekend weather raises concern ‘The likelihood of it being a lightning-caused fire is slim to none,’ official says May 25, 2022
Wildfire near Pagosa Springs slows, but red flag warning issued for Thursday Plumtaw Fire grows slightly as crews battle the blaze into Wednesday May 18, 2022
Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk May 18, 2022
Hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands May 9, 2022
Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time April 3, 2022
Citizen scientists play key role in tracking bighorn sheep Mountain Studies Institute’s project supports work of public land and wildlife agencies March 31, 2022
Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread March 17, 2022
Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation December 24, 2021
Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers December 17, 2021
As visitor pressure rises, public land managers face new challenges Education, partnerships are vital tools for handling recreation growth in Southwest Colorado December 2, 2021
U.S. Forest Service signals approval for Purgatory Resort expansion area wants to install a new quad lift, provide more beginner trails November 3, 2021
How social media is impacting our public lands, for better and worse may not be ready for increase in visitors chasing that perfect photo October 15, 2021
Ice Fire near Silverton likely caused by humans, Forest Service says started at boulder 75 feet from Ice Lakes Trail September 1, 2021
San Juan National Forest drops fire restrictions Service says danger still present, urges caution July 21, 2021
Firefighters battle dry, windy conditions in Southwest Colorado; Trail Canyon Fire at 840 acres Creek Fire 2, burning near Towaoc, contained at 150 acres June 20, 2021
Before a prescribed burn comes a ton of planning of analysis and years of study precede ignition June 9, 2021
Sen. Bennet introduces bill to retain ski fees in national forests Resorts pay millions to federal government every year June 8, 2021
Visitation spikes at national forests, and Southwest Colorado is no exception Higher-than-average use has raised concerns in San Juan Mountains June 7, 2021
Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton closed for summer Popular route faces impacts from 2020 fire May 27, 2021
Boggy Draw prescribed burn resumes after rain delay may be visible from Dolores, Mancos and Cortez May 9, 2021
Prescribed fires in Dolores and Pagosa planned to begin next week may be visible during burns April 23, 2021
Two popular lakes north of Durango impacted by maintenance projects Electra Lake is closed; Haviland Lake open but won’t be full April 14, 2021
