MONTE VISTA – Due to the low snowpack, there continues to be a high demand for Rio Grande National Forest firewood permits. As a reminder, those permits will expire on December 31. The Forest will send out an announcement when the 2018 permits are available, which are not expected until later in the winter. For the most current information on the availability of 2018 firewood permits, contact the supervisor’s office at 719-852-5941.