San Juan Headwaters Shown as example

The San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership would like to thank the LPEA Round Up Foundation for supporting our outreach efforts. The Foundation is supported by volunteers that choose to round up their electric bills. You can learn more here.

The USFS is proposing to burn 400 acres in Brockover Mesa between October 17 and 19 if weather allows. Information will be made available on https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sanjuan/alerts-notices.

From the San Juan National Forest Public Affairs Specialist – Ann Bond FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  June 9, 2016 WINTER HILLS FIRE SOUTHEAST OF PAGOSA SPRINGS 75% CONTAINED PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. — Ground crews report 75% containment today of the Winter Hills Fire at 4.1 acres. The small wildfire was reported yesterday morning as the result…

Durango, Colorado – September 9, 2017   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  The small lightning-caused fire located three miles southwest of Henderson Lake in the Bear Creek drainage on Missionary Ridge is at 1.25 acres. The area received light rain today, which moderated burning conditions, with minimal fire activity noted by the crew onsite.  Firefighters will continue…

Recently published in the Pagosa Sun Southwest Colorado and Northern New Mexico offer an expanse of recreational opportunities and beautiful vistas. We are drawn to this area because of the mountains, the forests, and the rivers. But, like everywhere else, living in these wild places comes with challenges presented by the natural environment, and wildfire…