Rio Grande NF

Forest Roads Open This Week Seasonal road closures on the Rio Grande National Forest will end tonight. Most of the forest road gates will be opened, but at higher elevations, many roads may still be impassable due to mud and snow. Read the news release : fs.usda.gov/.../releases/f…

Seeking candidates interested in providing recreational experiences on the Conejos Peak and Saguache RDs to submit your “Expression of Interest” for a variety of outfitting and guiding opportunities. To learn how to submit your application, please visit: fs.usda.gov/r02/riogrande/…

Continued burning on the Laughlin Prescribed Fire project today! The project is located 9 miles west of Saguache, CO near FSR 706. Again, smoke may be visible from isolated locations including along Hwy 149. Smoke may increase as heavier pockets of fuel burn.

Fire crews are planning to burn on the Laughlin Gulch Prescribed fire project today and tomorrow. The project is located 9 miles west of Saguache, CO near FSR 706. As always, smoke may be visible from along Hwy 149. Smoke may increase as heavier pockets of fuel burn.

Fire crews will be burning on the Laughlin Gulch Prescribed fire project this afternoon. The project is located 9 miles west of Saguache near FSR 706. Only minimal smoke is anticipated but it may be visible (especially from Hwy 149) as heavier pockets of fuel burn.

The annual spring road closures are scheduled to begin on Saturday, March 15. Annual closures of most forest roads are needed to protect the roadbeds from damage by heavy vehicles during the soft and muddy spring season. See the full news release: fs.usda.gov/detail/riogran…

Fire crews will be at the Laughlin Gulch Prescribed Fire today. Located 9 miles west of Saguache, CO crews are burning up to 50 acres today. Smoke is expected to be minimal and generally local but may be seen from points farther away.

Fire crews will be burning on the Laughlin Gulch project today. The project is located 9 miles west of Saguache near FSR 706. Smoke may be visible from Highway 114, Saguache, and the valley floor. Target fuels are surface litter, like those seen on the photo.

The Rio Grande National Forest is now receiving bids for the Grateful Dead Beetle Salvage Sale located on the Saguache RD. The sale consists of 377 CCF of Engelmann Spruce Non-saw. If you would like more information please navigate to the following link: fs.usda.gov/resources/riog…

The Saguache Ranger District announced today new plans for the Laughlin Gulch prescribed fire project west of Saguache. For more information, please navigate the following link: fs.usda.gov/detail/riogran…

The Rio Grande National Forest is now receiving bids for the Horse Camp Timber Sale located on the Saguache Ranger District. If you would like more information, please navigate to the following link (fs.usda.gov/resources/riog…).

Today's Miners Piles are located 18 miles NW of La Garita near Moon Pass. Smoke is not likely to bee seen from farther out. Photo is from yesterday's Boogie Piles Rx and shows a large slash pile as it is starting to build heat and energy on the backside of the pile. #SaguacheRD

Pile burning on the #SaguacheRD today will be up near Sargents Mesa. Approx. 18 miles NW of Saguache, CO. Smoke may only been seen locally but might rise occasionally above a ridgeline.

Fire crews will be back at the Darjeeling Timber Sale (south of South Fork, CO) today to finish burning slash piles. Smoke will be seen from South Fork, Del Norte and points north in the valley and along highway 160. The Dominic Ali photo is from yesterday's operations. #DivideRD

Slash pile burning is planned for today and tomorrow on the Darjeeling Timber Sale Project area. Located approximately 7 miles S/SE of South Fork, CO, smoke is likely to be visible from Del Norte, South Fork and along Highway 160. #DivideRD #prescribedfire

Fire crews will be burning slash piles on the Cecelia Timber Sale today. The area is approx. 20 miles southwest of Saguache, CO near the Strom King Campground. Smoke will likely be seen from this burn for a short duration at greater distances. Please do not call it in.

Warning Message to Hunters and All Forest Visitors The snow has been piling up on the Rio Grande National Forest. All users are encouraged to be prepared for unusually deep snow BEFORE you venture out on your hunt or adventure. For more 411, check it out: facebook.com/USFSRGNF/posts…

The Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA Forest Service is hiring 200 temporary, seasonal wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire year. For more information and to see the news release, please follow this link: Rio Grande National Forest - News & Events (usda.gov)

The #ConejosPeakRD will be in Chama, NM on Thur, October 17 to sell firewood and Christmas tree permits. These permits are ONLY good on the Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado. • 8:30 am to 4:00 pm • Lowe’s Grocery Store Call the office for more details. 719-274-8971.