A newborn Simmental calf that is part of rancher Perry Barnes’ herd southeast of Durango tries out its legs Friday while jumping around the pasture. Barnes said he started calving on Feb. 28, and expects the season to last about 60 days. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)

Newborn Simmental calves that are part of rancher Perry Barnes’ herd rest Friday southeast of Durango. Barnes said he started calving on Feb. 28, and expects the season to last about 60 days. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)

A newborn Simmental calf that is part of rancher Perry Barnes’ herd southeast of Durango moves in for a meal Friday. Barnes said he started calving on Feb. 28, and expects the season to last about 60 days. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)