Winter storm knocks out wildfire west of Silverton Popular Ice Lakes trail ‘heavily damaged,’ closed indefinitely October 26, 2020
Snow expected this weekend across Southwest Colorado San Juan Mountains could receive up to 12 inches by Tuesday October 23, 2020
Ice Fire reaches 30% containment, despite high winds Blaze west of Silverton remains under investigation October 23, 2020
Planning continues for new mesa trail in Dolores Route would provide safe alternative to Road 31 October 21, 2020
Bayfield hunter encounters mountain lion: ‘Be good, kitty’ Video shows cougar crouched behind rock before walking away October 21, 2020
Fire starts deep in Weminuche Wilderness Blaze scorched about 38 acres as of Thursday October 15, 2020
Durango railroad names its first female conductor Kylah Thompson earned her way to top position on Durango railroad on trains October 13, 2020
Needles Fire at Purgatory Resort north of Durango 100% contained Cause of blaze remains under investigation October 13, 2020
Needles Fire near Purgatory Resort’s Lift 2 at 80% containment Firefighters, aided by helicopters, work to complete fire lines on Sunday October 12, 2020
Fire near Purgatory Resort listed at 6 acres Firefighters report limited growth Thursday October 8, 2020
Missing hiker found dead in San Juan Mountains, west of Lake City Denver man reported overdue late Sunday October 7, 2020
Statewide fire ban expires, but still no campfires in Southwest Colorado U.S. Forest Service remains in Stage 1 restrictions October 7, 2020
2 of 4 debris piles removed from Colorado Trail Avalanches covered popular hiking route during winter of 2018-19 October 1, 2020
Bustang commits to expansion in Southwest Colorado Diverse group depends on service from Durango to Grand Junction October 1, 2020
Mine discharge in Owen Basin not a spill, officials report Hiker’s report triggers investigation by mining safety division September 30, 2020
Durango train receives $2 million grant to replace bridge Railroad hopes to send train all the way to Silverton before end of year September 23, 2020
‘It’s a fantastic view of it all’; fire tower turns 50 42-foot-tall lookout serves as home, early detection system for wildfire activity September 23, 2020
Fall colors arrive in Southwest Colorado Visit Durango predicts pent-up demand to boost tourism September 22, 2020
Drought may mute fall colors in Southwest Colorado But foresters say it should still be a good show September 3, 2020
416 Fire turned out to be a healthy burn for the forest, new studies find Satellite imagery, ground surveys show robust regrowth of vegetation August 28, 2020
Crash on Missionary Ridge results in injuries Forest Service says vehicle rolled off road, went down embankment August 24, 2020
Fire bans reinstated in Southwest Colorado BLM, National Forest and Colorado issue restrictions August 22, 2020
New trail construction underway in Hermosa Creek Special Management Area Forest Service says route will be first non-motorized trail in San Juan National Forest August 21, 2020