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
Fire restrictions lifted across Southwest Colorado Montezuma County restrictions remain in place August 31, 2023
Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line Firefighters are en route to assess the blaze; no reported impact to structures August 5, 2023
Chimney Rock to close for lunar viewing events San Juan National Forest concerned about large crowds and public safety July 13, 2023
Hot weather, strong winds likely to drive wildfire this week west of Pagosa Springs Chris Mountain Fire grew to 459 acres, zero percent contained as of Monday July 4, 2023
Environmentalists sue over logging plans in San Juan National Forest The Salter project, located on 22,346 acres near Dolores, was approved in 2021 June 15, 2023
Agriculture Secretary stops in Durango, announces $63 million wildfire prevention spending ‘Lion’s share’ of funds will come to Colorado, says Tom Vilsack May 5, 2023
San Juan National Forest increases firewood supply to Navajo Nation Clearing small diameter wood improves forest health, benefits neighboring communities March 3, 2023
New San Juan National Forest supervisor arrives David Neely spent seven years in Washington D.C. in policy roles February 17, 2023
USDA to use outdoors recreation to boost economy around national forests, grasslands Outdoor recreation sector grew at three times the rate of the larger U.S. economy last year January 31, 2023
Forest Service agrees to begin winter travel planning on Rio Grande Conservationists reach partial settlement with federal agency January 26, 2023
Winter travel changes likely in Rio Grande National Forest Despite a 2015 ruling mandating regulations on motorized use, there is still no plan January 22, 2023
U.S. House GOP would make it easier for feds to give public lands away to state Measure would mostly affect Congressional accounting guidelines when tracking land federal land transfers January 17, 2023
New trial for Morosko to begin Jan. 17 in Montezuma County Hunter from Pennsylvania charged in death of bowhunter from Texas January 5, 2023
Ironwood mill issued court injunction to remove giant wood chip pile New management reports company on track to meet deadlines; goal is to restart operations next year December 10, 2022
San Juan National Forest proposes recreation improvements Bathrooms and parking lots would be added for trails near Dolores and Mancos; OHV trails would be widened December 8, 2022
Winter road closures begin for San Juan National Forest House Creek Road and Dolores River road below McPhee dam are among closures Dec. 1 November 17, 2022
Chimney Rock celebrates 10th anniversary as national monument Event includes tours of the archaeological sites and dancing September 24, 2022
