San Juan National Forest

The San Juan National Forest is hiring seasonal workers for recreation, trail maintenance, and resource management. Job postings open Feb. 20 on USAJobs.gov.

Officials propose designated campsites to reduce impacts in the Lizard Head Wilderness.

Chimney Rock National Monument is now Colorado’s 19th International Dark Sky Park, highlighting its night skies, cultural significance, and ongoing preservation work.

Fire crews strengthen containment and structure protection on the 7,400-acre Stoner Mesa Fire, focusing on communities along County Road 38 and Highway 145.

Fire crews, meteorologists, and officials brief Rico residents on Stoner Mesa Fire status, protection measures, and evacuation readiness.

The Stoner Mesa Fire in Montezuma and Dolores counties grows to 7,123 acres with 0% containment as crews battle wind-driven flames and protect structures.

As wildfires continue to rampage throughout the West, local areas are adopting tougher fire restrictions.

Heat and drought are helping spread wildfires in the Four Corners area and across the West.

Afternoon storms bring gusty winds, snow, and slick conditions. The Cortez Finance Director meet-and-greet is on May 14th. Firewood permits are available, and Utah opens Food Security Grants.

A chunk of a controversial barbed-wire fence around some 1,400 acres on the San Juan National Forest north of Mancos was taken down Thursday afternoon.