More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs Other federal agencies have also seen job cuts February 19, 2025
Federal employees sound alarm as firings take place in Southwest Colorado San Juan National Forest employees were fired Thursday; those who remain say downsizing jeopardizes recreation and elevates wildfire risk February 15, 2025
Despite predictions, Southwest Colorado had an unusually quiet wildfire season Ignitions on San Juan National Forest were just 12% of the five-year average December 18, 2024
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 December 7, 2024
First e-bike trail in San Juan National Forest opens 6.2-mile Cutthroat route runs parallel to Hermosa Park Road November 8, 2024
Forest Service reestablishes Hermosa Creek Trail after 2022 mudslides Quarter mile of single-track had to be rerouted after slides October 3, 2024
Update: Fall foliage near Rico and Telluride near peak Trees around Ouray and Silverton are past peak September 30, 2024
U.S. Forest Service funding will improve preparation for wildfires in San Juan National Forest Project will focus on wooded areas near homes September 29, 2024
Prescribed burns ignited at Salter Y north of Dolores Smoke will lessen as the day goes on September 26, 2024
Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September Haycamp Mesa, Boggy Draw and Salter are selected September 6, 2024
Purgatory Resort appeals dismissal of water lawsuit against Forest Service Ski area sued in 2022 over access to Hermosa Creek water rights August 15, 2024
San Juan National Forest wildland firefighter injured en route to assignment Mike Fincham was traveling to a wildfire when he suffered a medical event July 24, 2024
After a wet June, dry conditions kick off July Durango saw second-wettest June since 2000 July 1, 2024
Firefighters grow Spruce Creek Fire to 1,644 acres Forest officials hope to burn through Friday if weather allows May 21, 2024
Air tanker base opens for what fire official say could be another active wildfire season Fly-in a chance for first responders to familiarize themselves with various craft May 21, 2024
Crews hope to expand wildfire near Dolores to 4,000 acres Spruce Creek Fire has burned 10 acres in an area prepped for prescribed burn May 17, 2024
Prescribed burn blamed for hazy skies across parts of Southwest Colorado Firefighters burned about 1,130 acres Thursday in Boggy Draw area May 10, 2024
Court sides with Forest Service in Purgatory Resort water rights dispute Ski area sought access to federal land for water; federal agency denied authorization April 21, 2024
Free workshops to review wildfire mitigation, defensible space and home hardening techniques Events on community preparedness to provide resources, training April 12, 2024
McPhee Reservoir boat ramp to open April 15 Main ramp to open mid-April, followed by House Creek Boat Ramp May 1 March 25, 2024
McPhee Reservoir breakwater replaced after 10 years Nearly $600,000 spent on replacement and trash removal January 4, 2024
Comments accepted on HD Mountains drilling plan Responses to environmental assessment accepted through Jan. 16 December 22, 2023
Two wildfires – one active, one stagnant – burn near Pagosa Springs One blaze caused by lightning; cause of other fire undetermined October 24, 2023
Firefighters work to contain Hope Fire near McPhee Dam and Bradfield Campground The fire was started by lightning on Sept. 21 September 29, 2023
