Citing health order, San Juan County sheriff says he can close backcountry Agencies agree Sheriff Bruce Conrad has authority to shut down areas March 25, 2020
Public fears billionaire’s influence in land swap near Pagosa Springs 3,000 sign letter saying Forest Service should not go through with proposed exchange February 20, 2020
Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees 2019 survey shows 5,000 newly damaged acres in San Juan Mountains January 31, 2020
Southwest Colorado firefighters head to Australia Country asks for help battling historic wildfires January 15, 2020
Forest restoration project could bolster timber industry Creative solutions sought for small, damaged trees in Southwest Colorado January 11, 2020
Judge’s recommendation: Lawsuit against D&SNG for 416 Fire costs should proceed Railroad wants federal claim for $25M to fight blaze thrown out December 31, 2019
Forest bans hikers from groomed ski trails at Chicken Creek district cites difficulties for groomers November 29, 2019
New owner sheds light on plans for recently purchased Animas Valley property Florida investor has stake in Durango Hot Springs November 29, 2019
After two-year closure, Nordic skiing may return in full to Vallecito Reservoir Agencies working toward agreement that would require fee, officials say November 29, 2019
Animas Valley Buyer of U.S. Forest Service’s Trimble property revealed 20 acres of mostly vacant land sold for nearly $1.7 million in August October 29, 2019
Cortez Lost Canyon wildfire south of Dolores is contained south of Dolores triggered mutual aid, air tankers October 5, 2019
Logging starts on Middle Mountain, north of Vallecito Service says operation expected to last three years September 27, 2019
Court records: D&SNG started nearly 50 fires leading up to 416 Fire Federal trial expected to last eight to 10 days September 25, 2019
D&SNG says 416 Fire lawsuit should be thrown out Railroad claims there is no precedent for recovering firefighting costs September 10, 2019
More people are collecting mushrooms – is that a problem? Harvesting the wild fungi is growing in popularity, foresters say September 5, 2019
Where there’s smoke there’s fire? Not this time Service asks public to not report fires; it’s a film crew August 26, 2019
Bridge damaged in 416 Fire to be removed Service planned to use helicopter to lift structure August 6, 2019
Local News Burnouts on 441 Fire a success, Forest Service says on Missionary Ridge grows to 300 acres July 19, 2019
Fire on Missionary Ridge allowed to burn for fire management purposes Service: Blaze will help prevent future wildfires July 17, 2019
416 Fire What’s next for D&SNG in $25 million federal lawsuit? could take years to settle or go to trial, experts say July 9, 2019
Animas Valley Forest Service puts vacant land in Animas Valley out for bid will use money from sale to build offices in Bayfield June 25, 2019
Fire Forest roads closed for Doe Canyon Fire in Southwest Colorado fire was likely started by a lightening strike, officials say June 24, 2019
Local News Forest Service axes decision to use chain saws in wilderness, for now directs staff to study effectiveness of motorized tools June 13, 2019
Local News Crews will keep fighting fire Friday on Missionary Ridge structures are threatened, Forest Service says June 7, 2019
