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San Juan National Forest

Hermosa Creek federal protections turn 10

‘There was nothing inevitable about this legislation,’ Sen. Michael Bennet recalls

DATE: Dec 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite predictions, Southwest Colorado had an unusually quiet wildfire season

Ignitions on San Juan National Forest were just 12% of the five-year average

DATE: Dec 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Change is constant

“The only constant in life is change.” This quote, attributed to Heraclitus, comes up frequently in conversations with San Juan Mountains Association’s staff members. As cliché as it is, it ...

DATE: Dec 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

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

DATE: Dec 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest seasonal road closures take effect soon

Snow-covered roads will be locked to protect surfaces, wildlife

DATE: Nov 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

First e-bike trail in San Juan National Forest opens

6.2-mile Cutthroat route runs parallel to Hermosa Park Road

DATE: Nov 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service reestablishes Hermosa Creek Trail after 2022 mudslides

Quarter mile of single-track had to be rerouted after slides

DATE: Oct 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Project will focus on wooded areas near homes

DATE: Sep 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite climate threats, fall colors expected in full force

Aspen color change peak has begun at high elevations

DATE: Sep 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Calico Siblings – A look into two motorbike-accessible trails

These trails are a great way to end the summer hiking season

DATE: Sep 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September

Haycamp Mesa, Boggy Draw and Salter are selected

DATE: Sep 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farm Bill fight could jeopardize affordable housing efforts in tourism towns

A provision allowing U.S. Forest Service officials to lease land provides a powerful tool for rural resort communities

DATE: Sep 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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