San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

All are welcome!

06/02/2026

One of our partners, The Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC), invites community members to attend an Open House and review the draft Strategic Recreation and Conservation Plan.

After nearly a year of collaboration among local partners, agencies, stakeholders, and volunteers, we are entering the final phase of this important planning effort. This is your opportunity to meet with the PARC leadership team, learn about proposed projects and priorities, ask questions, and provide feedback that will help shape the future of outdoor recreation, conservation, and public lands across our region.

The completed plan will help guide future recreation and conservation investments while positioning PARC and its partners to pursue funding opportunities.

📅 Wednesday, June 3
🕑 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 PLPOA Clubhouse, 230 Port Avenue

Stop by anytime during the event to review plan materials, share your thoughts, and help shape the final direction of the plan.

The draft plan and a brief feedback survey are available at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/cdfcf8e2973d474f85a88c8bfa7bae48

We hope to see you there!

05/21/2026

FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT FRIDAY, MAY 22

Full order with high resolution maps: https://tinyurl.com/2a8je4zt

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on the San Juan National Forest PROHIBIT:

1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (including fires fueled by charcoal or briquettes), except if it is in:
- A permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate that the U.S. Forest Service has installed and maintained at its developed recreation sites (campgrounds and picnic areas);
- A device solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off used in an area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device; or
- A fully enclosed metal stove with a chimney at least five feet in length and a mesh screen spark arrestor with a screen opening of a ¼ inch or less used in an area that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 10 feet of the device.

2. Using an explosive.

3. Smoking is prohibited, except in an enclosed vehicle, building, or a developed recreation site.

4. Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame, except if in a cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter and a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (with a minimum 8 oz. capacity and rating of Class 2A) is kept with the operator.

Full news release: https://tinyurl.com/y9xabaje

La Plata County Government Montezuma County Sheriff's Office Durango Fire & Rescue San Juan County Sheriff's Office, Colorado Office of Emergency Management, San Juan County Colorado Archuleta County, CO Sheriff's Office Archuleta County The Original What's Up? Dolores, Mancos, Cortez! Visit Durango Town of Dolores Dolores County Sheriff's Office Dolores Outfitters Dolores Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

05/20/2026

🔥 WE'RE HIRING: District Assistant Fire Manager Officer🔥

The San Juan National Forest is looking for a dedicated individual to join our team! You'll play a critical role in our fire program, protecting communities and supporting forest health in Southwest Colorado. If you're committed to teamwork, public service and fire management, we want to hear from you.

📍 LOCATIONS: Bayfield, CO
💼 Application Window: 5/19/2026 - 5/28/2026
💡Visit the Careers and Jobs webpage for more application details: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/sanjuan/working-with-us/careers

For benefits, information about working in wildland fire, or more information about the USDA Forest Service, visit www.fs.usda.gov.

Durango Fire & Rescue
Upper Pine River Fire Protection
City of Durango - Government
Mountain Studies Institute
San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership
The Four Rivers Resilience Forest Collaborative

05/13/2026

We'll be there!

05/12/2026

Our monthly meeting is this Friday, May 15 at 9am at the Archuleta County admin building!