The abnormally dry conditions have prompted several local firefighting agencies to implement “no burn” days.

The smoke-filled sky in Durango is likely tied to fires burning in western New Mexico, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction. On Tuesday, many residents in Southwest Colorado woke to a hazy ski, the appearance of which usually comes with a fire. Read More HERE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DOLORES, Colorado – Sept. 11, 2017 – The Draw Fire, which was started by lightning last week, is now estimated at 1,005 acres. The fire is burning within containment lines eight miles in the San Juan National Forest northeast of Dolores.   “If weather conditions allow, burnout operations may be completed today for…

From the Mineral County Miner. Two years after the [West Fork] fire burned through the Rio Grande and San Juan national forests, officials thought it was time to speak to fellow groups and the public about the fire and the future of the affected area. Read the Article here.

SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST 15 Burnett Court Durango, Colorado 81301 970 247-4874 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  September 8, 2016 FIREFIGHTERS BEGIN BLACK-LINING PERIMETER OF PARGIN PRESCRIBED BURN BAYFIELD – U.S. Forest Service firefighting crews will begin black-lining the perimeter of the Pargin Prescribed Burn this morning in the HD Mountains south of U.S. Highway 160. Prescribed…

Bridging the Divide PRESENTATIONS Cottan-water-and-climate worrall_bridgedivide-wolfcreek Nagel-bridging-the-divide-v2   WHEN: September 9 & 10, 2016 BBQ and Presentations – September 9: 4pm to 8pm Bridging the Divide Tour of Forest Health – September 10: 9am to 3pm Where: Wolf Creek Ski Area Join Representatives of: The Rio Grande Watershed Emergency Coordination Action Team (RWEACT-Win), San Juan Headwaters Forest Health…