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Sheep grazing study suspended

Detailed approach replacing it

August 4, 2014

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White House threatens Tipton water bill

Forest Service seeks more control over ski resort water

March 13, 2014

2014 Farm Bill expands forest aid

Bennetdu1-i-syn WASHINGTON – The new Farm Bill includes three provisions introduced by U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet to improve forest health.…

February 10, 2014

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Native of Mancos selected to lead San Juan forest

A Mancos native has been tapped as acting forest supervisor for the San Juan National Forest. Born and raised in…

December 13, 2013

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Native of Mancos is selected to lead San Juan National Forest

A Mancos native has been tapped as acting forest supervisor for the San Juan National Forest. Born and raised in…

December 11, 2013

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Native of Mancos is selected to lead San Juan National Forest

A Mancos native has been tapped as acting forest supervisor for the San Juan National Forest. Born and raised in…

December 11, 2013

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Can U.S. Forest Service shift fire focus?

Bennet-chaired committee looks at mitigation issues

November 8, 2013

Forest Service offers firewood, scenic tips

Colder days and nights are just around the bend, and permits to cut firewood on public lands in southwestern Colorado…

September 26, 2013

Expect smoky skies from planned prescribed burns

Fire managers on the Dolores Ranger District plan to conduct up to four prescribed burns on the San Juan National…

September 12, 2013

A stable environment

Western Excelsior products aid stream restoration

September 4, 2013

McPhee ramp to lose flush toilets

The Forest Service is planning to tear down the bathrooms and fish cleaning station at McPhee Reservoir and replace the…

September 4, 2013

Forest ranger’s goal: Halt march of beetles

Worried cabin owners north of Durango take tour

September 2, 2013

Precedents rut battle over county road jurisdiction

Efforts in other states 'not doing so well in court'

August 13, 2013

Precedents rut county road-jurisdiction fight

Recent efforts in other states ‘not doing so well in court’

August 12, 2013

USFS bans exploding targets

Devices blamed for 16 wildfires since '12

August 6, 2013

Forest Service bans exploding targets

Devices blamed for 16 wildfires since ’12

August 5, 2013

Federal fire bans upgraded

Open burning not allowed in lower campsites

July 1, 2013

Boots on the ground

Commissioners and USFS meet at Boggy Draw

June 27, 2013

Agencies prohibit fires

County burn ban still in effect

June 20, 2013

County considers ticketing USFS, BLM

Under plan, sheriff would cite employees who close roads

June 20, 2013

Public lands agencies launch fire ban

County burn ban still in effect

June 18, 2013

County invokes RS 2477 for Dolores-Norwood Road

Commissioners object to fees for commercial users

May 30, 2013

Commissioners query Stiles over Boggy-Glade plan

DOVE CREEK – It’s been almost two months since Mark Stiles, San Juan National Forest supervisor, announced that all 25…

May 6, 2013

Kinder Morgan cleared for Doe Canyon seismic study

The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have jointly approved Kinder Morganâ€™s proposal to conduct a seismic study…

April 23, 2013