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White River National Forest

Coverage of White River National Forest in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 27 · 21:16 UTCMost recent: Jul 24 · 10:00 UTC
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Colorado Parks and Wildlifeorganization2Basalt State Wildlife Areaplace2Eagle Countyplace2La Plata Countyplace2Summit Countyplace2Sweetwater residentstopic1Sweetwater Lakeplace1Garfield Countyplace1Forest Serviceorganization1Bayfield Lions Cluborganization1Stage 2 fire restrictionstopic1Matt Yamashitaperson1Bayfield Lions Club rangeplace1
Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJul 24 · 10:00 UTCCOLORADO SUN
    Sweetwater residents blast Forest Service plan for development around Sweetwater Lake

    Sweetwater residents criticize the White River National Forest's draft plan to develop a lodge, campsites, cabins, employee housing, and an equestrian center around Sweetwater Lake in Garfield County. The proposal aims to expand recreational and residential infrastructure in the remote area.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 17:26 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    Several Colorado shooting ranges close due to high fire danger

    Several Colorado shooting ranges, including those in Basalt, Bayfield, and Summit County, are temporarily closed due to Stage 2 fire restrictions linked to extreme fire danger and ongoing drought. The closures are part of broader recreational and environmental measures, including reduced water availability at campgrounds and boating areas, and canceled Fourth of July fireworks.

  • SECURITYJun 27 · 21:16 UTCKMGH DENVER7
    Several Colorado shooting ranges close due to high fire danger

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife has closed several shooting ranges, including Basalt State Wildlife Area and Bayfield Lions Club range, due to Stage 2 fire restrictions caused by drought and extreme fire danger. Summit County also closed its shooting range, while other closures include campgrounds without water and canceled Fourth of July fireworks.