Wildfire Conversation on Reservoir Hill

PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo., April 8, 2019 –The Pagosa Ranger District in San Juan National Forest is planning to conduct several prescribed burns near Pagosa Springs. Burning operations will take place over several days beginning mid-April. Work may continue through June depending on weather and fuel conditions. To Read Full Press Release Click HERE

PAGOSA SPRINGS – The Pagosa Ranger District is planning to burn approximately 1,000-1,500 acres in the Turkey Springs/Brockover Mesa area northwest of Pagosa Springs, CO. The burn units are located adjacent to the Turkey Springs (Forest Road 629), Newt Jack (Forest Road 923) and Brockover (Forest Road 919) roads. Several area trails will be closed…

From- The Pagosa Sun “J. D. Kurz and nine students from his Pagosa Springs High School science class presented the results of research they did on the health of the Reservoir Hill forest at a public information meeting Monday night in the Ross Aragon Community Center.” “Every seat in the room was taken and people…

PAGOSA SPRINGS – The Pagosa Ranger District plans to burn approximately 800 acres in the Turkey Springs/Brockover Mesa areas, beginning the week of Sept 12, 2016. The units are between the Newt Jack and Turkey Springs Roads northwest of Pagosa Springs. This project expands upon earlier prescribed burns, which took place last month as part…

Nearly a year ago, the Town of Pagosa Springs announced their intent to begin work on the thinning project on Reservoir Hill to improve forest health. That treatment has started in should be completed within the next week. Read more.