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.
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Nature’s resilience evident in burn area of West Fork Complex By Chase Olivarius-Mcallister Durango Herald staff writer “Miles of destruction, the land cremated; valleys pocked by scorched debris; green forests reduced to funerary pyres, black hills and mountains; and stubborn signs of life emerging from the ash. This is what about 40 people confronted on a June…
Following the Rim Fire in California, a debate has occurred around forest health concerns and forest mitigation measures. NPR hosted a good discussion o f the debate. You can listen to the discussion by clicking the link below. San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership works to discuss these issues locally, offering the community input and…
Fire restrictions in Archuleta County have risen from stage one to stage two and, as a result, have become more restrictive. Stage two fire restrictions were approved by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) at a special meeting Tuesday morning. The restrictions, included in a resolutation, were described as necessary to reduce the…
From the Pagosa Sun Reservoir Hill sits in the heart of Pagosa Springs. It hosts music lovers and recreationists, and offers views of the surrounding countryside. Its shadow is cast over the main street, county and town offices, restaurants and the hot springs. It also serves as a storage facility for much of the water…
San Juan Headwaters wants to CELEBRATE with you!!! Throughout this past summer the San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership (San Juan Headwaters) offered four opportunities for citizens of the region to learn about forest health and help monitor forest conditions. Nearly 30 volunteers participated. The volunteers learned about threats to the forest, how forest health…
The San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership hosted a tour of West Fork Fire. The tour included presentations from the Rio Grande Watershed Emergency Action Committee, representatives from the San Juan National Forest, and representatives from the Rio Grande National Forest. To see a little of what was seen on the tour click on the…