Forests and Wilderness

Searching for Ian O’Brien

‘Everybody is grieving and motivated, hopeful and hopeless’ partner says

DATE: Jul 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

CORE Act to be reintroduced to Congress

Legislation includes some modifications on land designations

DATE: May 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet starts a conversation to emphasize forest health

In a subcommittee hearing, the senator advocated for fire prevention and forest restoration

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

With CORE Act stalled, supporters want Biden to use executive action

Public lands bill has been unable to advance past the Senate for years because of Republican opposition

DATE: Aug 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

Rains prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures

DATE: Jun 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects

Great American Outdoors Act money will help improve roads, trails and recreation sites

DATE: Jun 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado?

Forest ecologists argue prescribed burns are necessary even as they have caused blazes this spring

DATE: Jun 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact

DATE: May 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire near Pagosa Springs slows, but red flag warning issued for Thursday

Plumtaw Fire grows slightly as crews battle the blaze into Wednesday

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado

Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands

DATE: May 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging

Spring is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

CORE Act inches closer to Senate floor vote

Colorado public lands bill expected to be voted out of committee on Tuesday

DATE: May 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News