Goats chew through fire danger northeast of Durango Herd is clearing 13 acres near Pioneer Trail September 16, 2022
Firefighters reach full containment on Twin Buttes Fire; blaze measured at 4 acres About 30 people remain on scene ‘fortifying’ lines July 20, 2022
San Juan Forest approves land swap with billionaire landowner in Archuleta County Controversial deal was opposed by environmental groups and triggered Freedom of Information Act lawsuit July 20, 2022
Lightning triggers wildfire in La Plata Mountains Fire contained using technique recently approved by National Forest Service July 4, 2022
Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4 Rains prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures July 1, 2022
Agencies map weeds to tackle roots of the problem La Plata County, San Juan National Forest turn to GIS to slow the spread June 30, 2022
June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon June 24, 2022
Update: Buster Fire in Dolores County extinguished Rain helped put out 3-acre wildfire in San Juan National Forest June 20, 2022
Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center San Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation June 14, 2022
San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects Great American Outdoors Act money will help improve roads, trails and recreation sites June 8, 2022
Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado? Forest ecologists argue prescribed burns are necessary even as they have caused blazes this spring June 4, 2022
Pre-evacuations lifted as firefighters control Durango’s Perins Peak Fire County roads 206 and 208 are no longer under notice; crews secure northern edge of blaze May 28, 2022
Haycamp Mesa study documents Hispanic and Basque sheepherders Cultural Historic Landscape on San Juan National Forest wins state archaeology award May 27, 2022
Wildfire near Pagosa Springs slows, but red flag warning issued for Thursday Plumtaw Fire grows slightly as crews battle the blaze into Wednesday May 18, 2022
San Juan National Forest to implement Stage 1 fire restrictions May 20 No campfires allowed outside developed campgrounds; ongoing drought creates dangerous wildfire conditions May 18, 2022
Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk May 18, 2022
Hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands May 9, 2022
For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging Spring is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty May 6, 2022
San Juan National Forest receives $3 million from USDA program Investment expands forest restoration work in progress April 23, 2022
Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time April 3, 2022
Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests State Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread March 17, 2022
Rescuers respond to snowmobile crash in San Juan National Forest Dolores County, Rico Fire and Flight for Life team up to rescue injured man March 15, 2022
Durango man suspected of shooting gun, hitting hiker in San Juan National Forest Suspect allegedly fired gun at sign; shrapnel hit bystander in arm February 25, 2022
San Juan Mountains Association expands ambassador program to winter Interpretive tours and winter education at Andrews Lake have been popular with plans to expand February 18, 2022
