Bear Smart - The Durango Herald

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

After third offense, Durango man fined $1,000 for feeding bears

Resident had been ticketed in 2010 and 2012

DATE: Jul 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite drought, bears are finding plenty of natural food

Fewer urban ursine encounters noted

DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Animal Control given power to enforce bears-trash laws

County seeks to reduce human-bear conflicts

DATE: May 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animal Protection may be tapped to help curb human-bear conflicts

La Plata County commissioners seek to enforce rules on the books

DATE: Apr 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents spotting bears in area

Expert says sightings happening earlier every year

DATE: Mar 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

During warm winter, bears wander Durango neighborhoods, unable to sleep

City Council will consider extending wildlife and garbage ordinance by 60 days

DATE: Jan 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Death toll for bears hits record numbers in Southwest Colorado

Bad natural food year, human attractants spell doom for bruins

DATE: Dec 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear Smart Durango launches campaign

The Payroll Department offers $10,000

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rangers, volunteers confront bear activity in Mesa Verde

Volunteer education campaign to begin in park

DATE: Aug 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear in tree draws crowd on Main Avenue in Durango

Ursine climbs tree in front of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | 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