United States Forest Service - The Durango Herald

Spruce beetles are coming in Vallecito

Preventing damage seen in the Wolf Creek area is a priority

DATE: Jul 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning ignites 2 trees east of Vallecito

Firefighters responded to reports of wispy smoke Thursday morning east of Vallecito Reservoir. The smoke was reported about 9 a.m. Columbine Ranger District firefighters hiked to ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal court rejects trails lawsuit

Hunters’ group opposed plans for motorized use; new plan studied

DATE: Jun 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Feds to focus on oil, gas concerns

Parts of La Plata, Montezuma counties to receive master leasing plan

DATE: Jun 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service fire team moving

The Columbine Ranger District’s firefighting crew is moving to a building on the north end of Vallecito Reservoir, likely for the next three to five years. The district is making ...

DATE: Jun 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local jurisdiction over forests clears a hurdle

U.S. House panel supports bill backed by Tipton

DATE: Jun 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Politics burn through wildfire discussion

Tipton: Unwieldy federal bureaucracy prevents proper forest management

DATE: Jun 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolf Creek land-swap proposal is OK’d

Billionaire clears hurdle toward development

DATE: May 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Field trips to be held for Hermosa Creek plan

More than 100 people filled the conference room at the San Juan Public Lands Building on Tuesday to see where the planning process for the Hermosa Creek Special Management Area is and where ...

DATE: May 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tense land fights prompt new group

Coalition seeks to counter intimidation

DATE: May 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners stand against fed-land swaps

Conservation groups applaud resolution

DATE: May 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service slashes hit home

Officials could start charging for Hermosa and Molas campgrounds

DATE: May 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News