San Juan National Forest

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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

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National award recognizes community effort on McPhee Overlook Trail

Public-private effort recognized as key to its success

July 18, 2018

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Fire retardant used on wildfires evolves to ease environmental impact

Chemicals in slurry have come a long way, Forest Service says

July 13, 2018

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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

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National forest challenges county’s claim on federal roads

Dolores County, forest ranger provide arguments against broad resolution

July 8, 2018

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416 Fire does not grow, 50 percent contained

Flash floods will remain an issue until vegetation returns

July 8, 2018

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Update: Burro Fire holding steady, but fuels are drying out

Containment remains at 53 percent; personnel reduced

June 21, 2018

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County claims trails, roads on national forest

Resolution claims 17 roads and trails in local counties

June 20, 2018

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Burro Fire teams plan to secure fire lines, mop up after rain

Hot weather, fire risk expected throughout week

June 18, 2018

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Rain calms Burro Fire; bulldozers cut ‘solid lines’ on fire’s west side

‘Extended monsoons’ needed to put out fire, reopen forest

June 15, 2018

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Burro Fire continues to grow; storm could bring lightning, a little rain

Fire jumps Forest Road 561 to south, moves northeast

June 14, 2018

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When wildfires rage, where do animals go?

Wildlife and fire experts say critters can fend for themselves

June 14, 2018

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Burro Fire meeting will be at Dolores Community Center June 14

Specifics on forest closure will also be presented

June 13, 2018

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Crews struggle to contain Burro Fire; CPW closes some areas

Fire jumps to 2,684 acres; Lone Dome and Fish Creek closed

June 12, 2018

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