San Juan National Forest

Cortez

Update: Doe Canyon Fire grows to 210 acres in Southwest Colorado

210-acre fire is east of Dove Creek

June 24, 2019

Cortez

Prescribed burn planned east of Dove Creek

Intentional fire will reduce hazardous ground fuels

June 23, 2019

Dolores

Wood manufacturer announces plan for mill near Dolores

Iron Wood is refurbishing a warehouse

June 18, 2019

Local News

Boggy Draw prescribed burn wraps up north of Dolores

Conditions allow crews to finish a day early

June 12, 2019

Forest Service analysis released on aspen logging project

Project seeks to improve stand diversity northeast of Dolores

June 10, 2019

Local News

Forest Service sued over decision to use chain saws in wilderness areas

Conservation groups argue federal land agency operated in secret, broke law

May 22, 2019

Local News

Great Old Broads tackle weeds at Boggy Draw near Dolores

Great Old Broads patrol trail with county, Forest Service

May 20, 2019

Conditions ideal for prescribed burns in Southwest Colorado

San Juan National Forest to take advantage of snowpack

May 19, 2019

In beetle-kill forests, there are winners and losers

Study is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife

May 18, 2019

Local News

Smoke rises from prescribed burn northeast of Cortez

Fire crews burning off underbrush in Haycamp Mesa

May 7, 2019

Local News

Research efforts hone in on Hermosa Creek

Once a reliable tributary, creek now an area of concern

April 26, 2019

Local News

McPhee and House Creek boat ramps to open soon

Boat inspections are mandatory for motorized, trailered vessels

April 2, 2019

Local News

416 Fire investigation taking ‘longer than expected,’ Forest Service says

La Plata County commissioners grill officials about why a cause has not been released

March 19, 2019

Local News

Logging, thinning plan for Dolores District is released

Project boosts forest health and economy, officials say

February 26, 2019

Local News

Avalanche advisory in effect until Monday night

San Juan Mountains expected to receive more snow

January 20, 2019

Local News

Pine beetle damage grows in San Juan National Forest

In Dolores County, infested area more than doubled in 2018

January 17, 2019

Snow biking conditions are ‘epic’ this year

Groomers at Boggy Draw get recognition Jan. 20

January 14, 2019

Westfork Fire Volunteer Department gains land for new station

Construction of new station could begin this summer

January 8, 2019

Local News

2018: Year of drought, wildfires, political change

After a weak winter, low reservoirs, fires troubled community

December 26, 2018

Local News

Dolores sees 2018 leadership changes in town and schools

In 2018, Dolores saw changes in leadership, wildfires, new trails, a murder case, a school board recall election, a reality…

December 26, 2018

Local News

Can wild bighorns, domestic sheep coexist in Weminuche Wilderness?

Forest Service says it needs more data before making final decision on grazing

December 14, 2018

Local News

Rico-West Dolores travel plan gains another lawsuit

Seasonal restrictions for motorized use not long enough, environmentalists say

November 20, 2018

Local News

Aspen forests northeast of Dolores proposed for logging

Goal is to improve stand diversity

October 23, 2018

Local News

Local and national recreation groups sue forest

Lawsuit claims Rico-West Dolores plan unfairly restricts access

October 16, 2018