Bears - The Durango Herald

Photo: Front-row seats to the bear show

DATE: Sep 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear takes a swim in McPhee Reservoir

First, the bears came down from the hills for the food. Now, they seem to be coming for the drink. During a summer of bear sightings in Dolores, Cortez, Mancos and Durango, a bear...

DATE: Sep 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear Smart Durango launches campaign

The Payroll Department offers $10,000

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Expect higher fines if a bear raids your trash

Emergency ordinance will last 60 days

DATE: Sep 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council may tighten enforcement around bear-strewn trash

First warnings may be eliminated for residents who don’t secure trash

DATE: Aug 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear-resistant trash cans become the law in Dolores

Penalty includes a fine of up to $499

DATE: Aug 17, 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

Bear breaks into SUV, then takes it for a short drive

Subaru trashed in Durango neighborhood

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear sightings in Dolores prompt sheriff patrols

Sheriff warns residents to secure trash

DATE: Jul 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

In fight to ward off bears, man builds ‘unwelcome mats’

With human-bruin conflicts rising, a new tactic to deter home break-ins

DATE: Jul 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lured by household trash, bears on move in Colorado towns

BOULDER – Black bears are on the move in populated areas, causing problems in cities and towns up and down Colorado’s Front Range, and activists say improperly stored household garbage is a ...

DATE: Jul 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News