Damaged Colorado Trail section expected to be clear of avalanche debris by fall will help fund summer trail work March 29, 2021
Forester who planted 2 million trees uproots for next adventure Gretchen Fitzgerald spent years restoring forests in Southwest Colorado March 29, 2021
Water guzzlers quench wild animals’ thirst devices more important than ever as drought grips Southwest Colorado March 18, 2021
Draft plan released for Purgatory Resort expansion Resort’s proposal looks to add ski lift, 45 acres March 12, 2021
Nearly 200,000 trees planted atop Wolf Creek Pass since 2019 targets clear-cut, beetle-kill areas not naturally regenerating March 10, 2021
Beetle kill marches west across San Juan Mountains slowing, new disease and insects worry foresters February 19, 2021
Skiers push for Purgatory Resort to allow uphill travel Emerging sport embraced by areas across the state February 18, 2021
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
Nordic skiing returns in full to Vallecito Reservoir dispute settled, new fee structure in place December 30, 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
Tribal nations, Forest Service partner to revive oak tree population Collaborations focus on traditional foods, fire history November 19, 2020
Trial accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire to take place in Denver D&SNG attorneys pushed to have hearings held locally November 13, 2020
Tough to be a tree: Southwest Colorado’s forests are stressed Drought, wildfire, bark beetles pose collective long-term threat November 5, 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
Ice Fire reaches 30% containment, despite high winds west of Silverton remains under investigation October 23, 2020
Colorado cutthroat restored to 23 miles of Hermosa Creek Decades-long project creates longest continuous stretch for native fish October 15, 2020
Needles Fire near Purgatory Resort 65% contained Response interrupted Friday by unapproved drone October 10, 2020
Statewide fire ban expires, but still no campfires in Southwest Colorado U.S. Forest Service remains in Stage 1 restrictions October 7, 2020
Fight is back on in HD Mountains interest in an old natural gas field prompts residents to pushback October 3, 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
Drought may mute fall colors in Southwest Colorado foresters say it should still be a good show September 3, 2020
