Public lobs tough questions to county commissioner candidates Public concerned about historical routes, taxes, economic growth September 8, 2018
Local News New forest trail rules start Oct. 1 Motorized access cut at Bear and Burnett Creek trails September 6, 2018
Local News Remaining Plateau Fire road and trail closures lifted 19,634-acre fire started July 22 September 5, 2018
Local News Blaze north of Chimney Rock at 168 acres The Horse Fire burning 8 miles north of U.S. Highway 160 and Chimney Rock is now burning at 168 acres,… September 2, 2018
Local News Dolores-Norwood Road chip seal gets funding Four miles will be added at end of paved section August 29, 2018
Local News Repairs force drainage of Groundhog Reservoir; no bag limit on fish Emergency fish salvage implemented August 26, 2018
San Juan National Forest to begin hiring for 2019 season Hundreds of temporary jobs available in five-state area August 20, 2018
Local News Plans for prescribed burns put on hold in fire-fatigued Southwest Colorado Conditions are too dangerous, officials say August 20, 2018
Local News Trails damaged by 416 Fire won’t open until next summer Teams must assess flood, erosion and tree danger in burn area August 15, 2018
Local News Fairgrounds ‘a petting zoo’ of Plateau Fire evacuees Animal shelter offers place for dogs, cats August 12, 2018
Plateau Fire forces Escalante bike race to new location Race will be held at the Sage Hen area west of Dolores August 9, 2018
Local News Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 4,450 acres Closures include Dolores-Norwood, House Creek roads August 3, 2018
Local News Kevin Wade Folsom pleads guilty in Haycamp slaying, gets 25 years Killer gets 25 years in prison for slaying of James Box Jr. July 30, 2018
Local News San Juan National Forest plans tour for Aug. 1 Stops include timber sites, beetle kill areas July 24, 2018
Study looks at how burning, thinning improve forest health Fort Lewis College professor leads effort near Pagosa Springs July 22, 2018
Local News Unforeseen breaks helped firefighters during 416 Fire Hurricane Bud’s remnants, timing of fire’s start helped offset tough natural setting July 19, 2018
Local News For one Durango couple, new concrete wall kept them safe from mudslides Day after heavy rain caused flooding because of fire-scarred land, campers recount the deluge July 18, 2018
Local News National award recognizes community effort on McPhee Overlook Trail Public-private effort recognized as key to its success July 18, 2018
Local News Fire retardant used on wildfires evolves to ease environmental impact Chemicals in slurry have come a long way, Forest Service says July 13, 2018
Local News Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad eyes Thursday reopening Return to coal-fired engines could depend on La Plata County lowering fire restrictions July 10, 2018
Local News National forest challenges county’s claim on federal roads Dolores County, forest ranger provide arguments against broad resolution July 8, 2018
Local News 416 Fire does not grow, 50 percent contained Flash floods will remain an issue until vegetation returns July 8, 2018