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News & Events
News Archive
December 2019
- Seasonal forest road closures taking effect in northern Arizona
Release Date: Dec 23, 2019
- Annual fee-free days announced for Coconino National Forest
Release Date: Dec 20, 2019
- Soldier Pass permits to be available online in 2020
Release Date: Dec 20, 2019
- Pile burns begin on Coconino NF today
Release Date: Dec 3, 2019
- Mogollon Rim District reopening forest roads today
Release Date: Dec 2, 2019
November 2019
- Forest road closures to take effect as storm approaches
Release Date: Nov 27, 2019
- Illegal outfitter guides convicted, banned from national forests
Release Date: Nov 22, 2019
- Tentative plans for prescribed burns next week
Release Date: Nov 15, 2019
- Tentative plans for prescribed burns next week
Release Date: Nov 8, 2019
- Christmas tree permits on sale Nov. 22
Release Date: Nov 6, 2019
- Tentative plans for prescribed burns next week
Release Date: Nov 1, 2019
October 2019
- Wilding permits on sale now
Release Date: Oct 29, 2019
- Tentative plans for prescribed burns next week
Release Date: Oct 25, 2019
- Coconino NF cancels prescribed burns today
Release Date: Oct 24, 2019
- Prescribed burn planned tomorrow north of Mormon Lake
Release Date: Oct 23, 2019
- Prescribed burn plans halted today due to smoke impacts
Release Date: Oct 22, 2019
- Prescribed burns planned for next week
Release Date: Oct 18, 2019
- Prescribed burn plans changed to mitigate smoke impacts
Release Date: Oct 15, 2019
- Prescribed burns planned this week near Flagstaff, Clints Well
Release Date: Oct 14, 2019
- Winter backcountry permits no longer required
Release Date: Oct 11, 2019
- Prescribed burn planned for tomorrow, Additional burns to occur next week
Release Date: Oct 9, 2019
- Firefighters responding to Hill Fire north of Flagstaff
Release Date: Oct 6, 2019
- Museum Fire closure area to be reduced Friday
Release Date: Oct 3, 2019
- Prescribed burns planned this week
Release Date: Oct 1, 2019
- Coconino NF offering firewood permits in Navajo, Hopi communities
Release Date: Oct 1, 2019
September 2019
- Outfitters, guides invited to apply for commercial services
Release Date: Sep 30, 2019
- Vehicles going to Lockett Meadow to be managed during fall colors
Release Date: Sep 30, 2019
- Visitor use surveys begin Oct. 1 on Coconino National Forest
Release Date: Sep 30, 2019
- Lockett Meadow restoration project underway
Release Date: Sep 23, 2019
- Whiskey Fire using helicopter for burnout ops today
Release Date: Sep 18, 2019
- Lava River Cave closed over weekend to finish project improvements
Release Date: Sep 12, 2019
- Coconino National Forest offices closed Sept. 17
Release Date: Sep 12, 2019
- Forest Service announces cause of Museum Fire
Release Date: Sep 12, 2019
- Whiskey Fire to produce large amounts of smoke
Release Date: Sep 10, 2019
- Whiskey Fire to produce smoke southwest of Flagstaff this week
Release Date: Sep 9, 2019
- Lava River Cave closed Friday, Saturday
Release Date: Sep 4, 2019
- Eden Fire allowed to burn near Clints Well
Release Date: Sep 4, 2019
August 2019
- Mulch Fire in Camp Verde likely to smolder for long time
Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
- Crucial burnout ops complete on Saber Fire
Release Date: Aug 23, 2019
- Firefighters begin burnout ops on Saber Fire, plan more this weekend
Release Date: Aug 16, 2019
- Museum Fire shows smoke, poses no threat
Release Date: Aug 15, 2019
- Saber Fire is growing slowly, cleaning the landscape
Release Date: Aug 14, 2019
- Wildfire near Turkey Butte to improve safety, forest health
Release Date: Aug 13, 2019
- Deadline approaches to submit proposals for Coconino RAC grants
Release Date: Aug 8, 2019
- Museum Fire closure area reduced
Release Date: Aug 6, 2019
July 2019
- Museum Fire update: Heavy air component expected today
Release Date: Jul 22, 2019
- Museum Fire update: burnout ops likely tonight
Release Date: Jul 21, 2019
- Type 1 Incident Management Team ordered for Museum Fire
Release Date: Jul 21, 2019
- Firefighters responding to Museum Fire north of Flagstaff
Release Date: Jul 21, 2019
- Public comments sought for Emory oak groves restoration project
Release Date: Jul 19, 2019
- Temporary forest closure order in effect for Newman Fire
Release Date: Jul 17, 2019
- Heavy smoke expected from Newman Fire today
Release Date: Jul 16, 2019
- Type 3 IMT assumes command of Newman Fire, Smoke to increase this week from burnout ops
Release Date: Jul 15, 2019
- Wildfire being used for restoration near Upper Lake Mary
Release Date: Jul 13, 2019
- Fire managers evaluating wildfire near Upper Lake Mary for potential use
Release Date: Jul 12, 2019
- Restrictions at Peaks Crag climbing site to be removed
Release Date: Jul 11, 2019
- Proposed fee changes for Mogollon Rim campgrounds
Release Date: Jul 8, 2019
- Coconino Resource Advisory Committee grants available to improve watersheds, forest health
Release Date: Jul 1, 2019
June 2019
- Closure area around Mt. Elden to significantly reduce next week
Release Date: Jun 20, 2019
- Coconino National Forest volunteer earns Governor’s Historic Preservation Award
Release Date: Jun 12, 2019
- Coldwater Fire to produce poor visibility along SR87, smoky conditions in surrounding communities
Release Date: Jun 11, 2019
- Prescribed burn projects south of Flagstaff this week
Release Date: Jun 10, 2019
- Drone incursion halts Coldwater Fire air operations
Release Date: Jun 9, 2019
- Travel, smoke impacts expected from Coldwater Fire
Release Date: Jun 7, 2019
- Maroon Fire winds down
Release Date: Jun 5, 2019
- Rain slows progression of Coldwater Fire
Release Date: Jun 5, 2019
- Fire managers making use of Coldwater Fire atop Mogollon Rim
Release Date: Jun 4, 2019
- Prescribed burn project near Flagstaff set for Thursday
Release Date: Jun 3, 2019
May 2019
- Fossil Springs trailhead and trail to temporarily close
Release Date: May 31, 2019
- Maroon Fire update - Firefighters plan for burnout ops tonight
Release Date: May 28, 2019
- Maroon Fire 5/27 update - Type 3 IMT assumes management
Release Date: May 27, 2019
- Freidlein Prairie Road closed for logging
Release Date: May 24, 2019
- Lightning-caused fire to fulfill natural role near Maroon Crater
Release Date: May 22, 2019
April 2019
- Prescribed burns planned next week
Release Date: Apr 26, 2019
- Prescribed burn planned tomorrow south of Stoneman Lake
Release Date: Apr 23, 2019
- Prescribed burn planned next week north of Flagstaff
Release Date: Apr 22, 2019
- Coconino NF in process of lifting many seasonal road closures
Release Date: Apr 16, 2019
- Wilding permits go on sale Monday
Release Date: Apr 12, 2019
- Prescribed burns planned this week
Release Date: Apr 8, 2019
- Peaks Crag climbing site partially closed to protect peregrine falcons
Release Date: Apr 2, 2019
- Coconino NF firewood permits go on sale April 12
Release Date: Apr 1, 2019
March 2019
- Visit forest heritage site, learn about ancient Arizonians
Release Date: Mar 15, 2019
- Drivers causing damage to closed forest roads, areas
Release Date: Mar 8, 2019
- Fossil Creek permits go on sale April 1
Release Date: Mar 1, 2019
February 2019
- Coconino National Forest offices closed Thursday due to storm
Release Date: Feb 20, 2019
- Thursday’s Fossil Creek public meeting in Flagstaff postponed
Release Date: Feb 19, 2019
- Record floodwaters damage recreation sites in Red Rock Country
Release Date: Feb 15, 2019
- Updated closure order adds recreation opportunities near Flagstaff
Release Date: Feb 5, 2019
- Pile burns planned for next week
Release Date: Feb 1, 2019
- Public meetings, comment period extended for Fossil Creek CRMP
Release Date: Feb 1, 2019
