San Juan National Forest - The Durango Herald

Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures

Transient campsites a growing problem in San Juan National Forest

DATE: Jun 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search-and-rescue crews’ new tool will help with wilderness extractions

Southwest Colorado’s hazardous terrain entices outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world – but adds an obstacle for search-and-rescue teams tasked with ensuring their safety. Ho...

DATE: Jun 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fugitive caught near Silverton being held on federal warrants

Popular campground cleared Sunday during search

DATE: May 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire could be bad in California in 2016

San Juan National Forest districts expect fire season to be fairly typical

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Grizzly Peak wilderness preserved as research haven

Grizzly Peak area northeast of Rico to serve as benchmark

DATE: May 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

Bandora Mine poses threat to South Mineral Campground

Camp sites would be in path of any release

DATE: May 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kids easier to train when it comes to bears

Bears pay price of human carelessness

DATE: Apr 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton Mountain land swap meeting will be Tuesday

Residents divided over future use of public land

DATE: Apr 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

March dry spell takes toll on Southwest Colorado snowpack

Statewide, snow totals are about average

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Junction Creek Road resurfacing project canceled

The resurfacing project planned for Junction Creek Road that would have closed the road from April 13-30 has been canceled, Forest Service officials announced Thursday. The Forest...

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Partial Junction Creek Road closure in April

Resurfacing project will shut part of road for two weeks

DATE: Mar 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dialogue about one-lane road is a two-way street

Why does the city insist on having two lanes on the one-way portion of Main Avenue through Rio Grande Land and past the train station? The road paint has faded, and it’s scary this time of y...

DATE: Mar 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line