Late-summer rain sets stage for stunning fall display San Juan Mountains near peak aspen color, drawing leaf-peepers to Colorado Highway 145 October 1, 2025
Update: Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow, cause of fire confirmed Smoke is predicted to be the biggest impact to nearby communities August 6, 2025
Mature pines protected in logging agreement The San Juan Citizens Alliance and Center for Biological Diversity reached an agreement with the U.S. Forest Service to protect… July 21, 2025
Stage 1 fire restrictions take effect across San Juan National Forest Restrictions are in place for campfires and smoking July 15, 2025
Forest Service budget cuts nearly shuttered toilets in San Juan Mountains Donors, lodgers tax contribute $54,000 to keep Columbine Ranger District bathrooms open June 24, 2025
If you see smoke in the sky next week in SW Colorado, it might be prescribed burns The Dolores Ranger District has three prescribed burns coming up April 15, 2025
Tourism, firefighting capability threatened by firings in Southwest Colorado ‘Any reduction … impacts firefighting,’ Forest Service official tells La Plata County March 3, 2025
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
