Bear Smart - The Durango Herald

Grant funding aims to mitigate human-bear conflict across La Plata County

Money will be centered around infrastructure and personnel

DATE: Sep 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Early monsoon helps vegetation ahead of foraging season

La Plata County bear sightings have been on pace with last year’s numbers

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Videos highlight need to keep trash, vehicles secure during bear ‘food frenzy’

Bruins packing on the pounds before winter hibernation

DATE: Aug 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

First bear of 2021 spotted northeast of Durango

Ursines seem to be waking earlier, Bear Smart director says

DATE: Mar 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?

Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise, but not in 2020

DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How did the warm fall impact the natural world?

Weather affects river levels, animal behavior, bird migrations, plant life

DATE: Dec 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

After quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation

DATE: Jul 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

First bear of season is sighted north of Bayfield

Early spotting is ‘unusual, but not unheard of,’ according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife

DATE: Mar 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeowner shoots, kills bear in Vallecito

Wildlife officials say bruin was displaying aggressive behavior

DATE: Jul 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter slumber comes to an end for hibernating bears

As hibernation ends, officials say it’s time to take precautions

DATE: Apr 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Winter slumber comes to an end for hibernating bears

Officials say it’s time to take precautions to reduce human-wildlife conflict

DATE: Apr 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Study: Most Durangoans do not lock their bear-resistant trash cans

Some say city needs to be more proactive with enforcing ordinance

DATE: Jan 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon

Photos: Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis CollegeTribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage

Tribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage

Durango High School girls basketball wins bigDHS girls basketball defeat Montrose in Sweet 16 game at DHS on Wednesday

DHS girls basketball defeat Montrose in Sweet 16 game at DHS on Wednesday