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Wildfire near Pagosa Springs slows, but red flag warning issued for Thursday

Plumtaw Fire grows slightly as crews battle the blaze into Wednesday

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango is 80% contained

Pre-evacuation alert lifted for residents of the Ute Pass subdivision

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado

Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas City Mountain prescribed burn delayed

Dry and windy weather will likely postpone the preventive measures until at least fall

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

DATE: Apr 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service to burn 1,500 acres near Vallecito Reservoir

Operations will depend on weather and firefighters, but could start as soon as April

DATE: Apr 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Citizen scientists play key role in tracking bighorn sheep

Mountain Studies Institute’s project supports work of public land and wildlife agencies

DATE: Mar 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests

State Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest’s Wood for Life program uses forest health projects to help communities

Dolores Ranger District delivers first load of firewood to the Chinle Chapter House of the Navajo Nation

DATE: Feb 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado

Rocky Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation

DATE: Dec 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange

Legal battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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