San Juan National Forest

Changes Ahead For Weminuche Wilderness Visitors

The U.S. Forest Service plans to start requiring people to register before they enter the Weminuche Wilderness in southwest Colorado.

2013/04/07

Several Wildfires Burn In Colorado

A wildfire west of the Vallecito Reservoir in southwest Colorado has grown to about 1,000 acres.

2012/11/06

Several Wildfires Burn In Colorado

A wildfire west of the Vallecito Reservoir has grown to about 1,000 acres.

2012/11/05

Smoke Advisory Issued For Parts Of La Plata County

State officials have issued a health advisory for portions of eastern La Plata County because of smoke being generated by the Vallecito Fire burning in the San Juan National Forest.

2012/11/03

Brenden Dow Ashburn (credit: La Plata County Sheriff's Office)

Utah Man Shot To Death In Southwest Colorado, Suspect Arrested

Authorities say a college student from Utah has been shot to death in the San Juan National Forest in southwest Colorado and a suspect has been arrested.

2012/08/19

Chimney Rock Considered For National Monument

Dozens of people are telling members of Congress their thoughts on a proposal to designate the Chimney Rock archaeological area as a national monument.

2012/05/11

Wolf Creek Ski Area Eyes Possible Expansion

Wolf Creek Ski Area wants to hear from the public about its future as it develops long-term plans for the next 10 to 20 years.

2012/02/29

Southwest Colorado Eyeing Gas Boom

Federal officials are reviewing a land management plan that could spark a new gas boom in southwestern Colorado.

2011/08/23

Tipton Promotes Chimney Rock As National Monument

Colorado congressman Scott Tipton wants to see Chimney Rock in southwest Colorado become a national monument.

2011/06/10

Federal Court Will Hear SW Colorado Drilling Case

The 10th U.S. District Court of Appeals will hear arguments from landowners, hunters and conservation groups trying to block plans to drill dozens of natural gas wells in parts of the San Juan National Forest in southwest Colorado.

2011/02/02

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