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Press Releases

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2025 Press Releases

RGNF Accepting Expressions of Interest for Outfitting & Guiding on Conejos Peak & Saguache Districts

Release Date: April 24th, 2025
DEL NORTE, Colo., April 24, 2025 – The Rio Grande National Forest announced today they are seeking candidates such as commercial businesses,…

Firewood Permits Available for Online Purchase

Release Date: March 12th, 2025
DEL NORTE, Colo., March 12, 2025 – Firewood permits for the Rio Grande National Forest are now available for purchase through a new online E-Permit…

Spring Road Closures Begin on Forest

Release Date: March 11th, 2025
DEL NORTE, Colo., March 11, 2025 – The Rio Grande National Forest announced today that the annual spring road closures are scheduled to begin on…

Laughlin Gulch Prescribed Burn Planned

Release Date: February 3rd, 2025
Smaller, more frequent burns will be usedSaguache, CO, Feb. 3, 2025 – The Saguache Ranger District announced today new plans for the Laughlin Gulch…