Damaged Colorado Trail section expected to be clear of avalanche debris by fall Grant will help fund summer trail work March 29, 2021
Forester who planted 2 million trees uproots for next adventure Gretchen Fitzgerald spent years restoring forests in Southwest Colorado March 29, 2021
Planners adjust logging project to minimize impacts to trails Project north of Dolores overlaps popular trail system and camping area March 25, 2021
Pilot project allows OHVs on highway to connect entire Alpine Loop Previously, vehicles were banned on 3-mile stretch of road March 24, 2021
Water guzzlers quench wild animals’ thirst Forest devices more important than ever as drought grips Southwest Colorado March 18, 2021
Grant to help with deluge of visitors to San Juan Mountains More than $250,000 will be spent on education about best backcountry practices March 18, 2021
Fusco gets 8 years for threatening woman on Haycamp Mesa Victim describes trauma of violent attack March 13, 2021
Ride of the Ancients returns to Dolores June 26 New gravel grinder route is through San Juan National Forest March 12, 2021
Draft plan released for Purgatory Resort expansion Resort’s proposal looks to add ski lift, 45 acres March 12, 2021
Nearly 200,000 trees planted atop Wolf Creek Pass since 2019 Group targets clear-cut, beetle-kill areas not naturally regenerating March 10, 2021
Man pleads guilty to menacing woman who crashed on Haycamp Mesa Plea deal stipulates Fusco serve 8-year prison sentence February 26, 2021
Skiers push for Purgatory Resort to allow uphill travel Emerging sport embraced by areas across the state February 18, 2021
Southwest Colorado livestock meeting addresses grazing, wolves Boebert joins ranchers in opposing wolf plan, calls compensation a ‘joke’ February 14, 2021
Public comment sought on Dolores timber project Logging would benefit the forest and economy, officials say February 10, 2021
Has time come to better regulate snowmobiles in the San Juan Mountains? Spike of activity in backcountry renews calls for better management February 10, 2021
Mining claims in Weminuche Wilderness protected from development Conservation group buys inholdings to preserve wilderness setting February 5, 2021
Winter recovering in Southwest Colorado, but intense drought lingers Precipitation averages creep up, but drought lingers February 5, 2021
Timber harvest considered for north of Dolores Environmental analysis to be released in February January 22, 2021
Montezuma County expands historic road map Right of way claims run into federal jurisdiction January 20, 2021
Backcountry skiers triggered more than 10 avalanches in San Juan Mountains this week No serious injures, but dangerous close calls, Colorado Avalanche Information Center says January 1, 2021
Five environmental issues to watch in 2021 Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado December 31, 2020
Durango backcountry skiers who died were experienced and knowledgeable Snowpack conditions presented risks not seen in years December 21, 2020
Montezuma County deputies search Haycamp Mesa, arrest man sought in collision Warrants allege man ran woman off the road December 4, 2020
