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San Juan National Forest

Kudos to all those who kept San Juan Mountains Association going in 2025

It’s a busy time of year for families, retailers, shipping companies and, certainly, for nonprofits focused on successful fourth quarters. But it’s also time to reflect, and there are certai...

DATE: Dec 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

San Juan Mountains Association Christmas tree lot now open in Durango

Annual fundraiser is scheduled to run through Dec. 22 – or while supplies last

DATE: Nov 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Effects of government shutdown linger in La Plata County

Lapse in SNAP benefits will likely continue to affect recipients, food banks for weeks

DATE: Nov 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Mountains Association halts visitor services amid government shutdown

Six employees ‘temporarily laid off with no recourse for back pay’

DATE: Oct 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners back roadless rule with letter to USDA

‘It’s speaking out in as many ways as we can to stand up for public lands,’ commissioner says

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burns scheduled for Columbine Ranger District

Forest Service plans to conduct three prescribed fires that could begin this month

DATE: Sep 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow, cause of fire confirmed

Smoke is predicted to be the biggest impact to nearby communities

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Forest Service budget cuts nearly shuttered toilets in San Juan Mountains

Donors, lodgers tax contribute $54,000 to keep Columbine Ranger District bathrooms open

DATE: Jun 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest supervisor to retire

David Neely steps down after two years leading forest in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Some Durango-area trails to reopen early

Animas City Mountain, Grandview Ridge among popular routes open after winter closure

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County passes resolution supporting federal public lands

‘This is the American way of life. And it’s being threatened,’ Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton says

DATE: Apr 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire mitigation work near Forest Lakes will begin next month

Fuel removal at Grassy Mountain will protect 1,200 homes near Bayfield

DATE: Mar 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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