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Measure that would overturn wolf reintroduction clears first hurdle

A ballot initiative directed the state to restore wolves, now the same tool may end the project

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cloned black-footed ferret gives birth for first time ever

Experts: Proof clones can reproduce safely is key to restoration of endangered species

DATE: Nov 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Should elephants have the same rights as people?

A Colorado court may decide DENVER — Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou, and Jambo have lived in Colorado Springs for decades in the elephant exhibit at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Now an animal rig...

DATE: Oct 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Wolverines on deck for Reintroduction

Colorado recently unveiled plans to move forward with the restoration of another species eliminated from the state in the 1900s, the wolverine. The effort is spearheaded by Colorado Parks an...

DATE: Mar 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado?

Forest ecologists argue prescribed burns are necessary even as they have caused blazes this spring

DATE: Jun 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stick a pin in it: Fort Lewis College study measures whether dry needling affects foot posture

The relatively new therapeutic technique has not been well researched

DATE: Mar 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bait trapping proposed to control Spring Creek wild horses

Use of helicopters also an option, according to environmental assessment

DATE: Jul 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Study analyzes wild horse herd management

BLM plan for Spring Creek Basin herd opens to public comment

DATE: Jul 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Desert bighorn management in Dolores River Canyon reviewed

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public comment about a new management plan for desert bighorn sheep in the lower Dolores River Canyon. About 175 desert bighorns inhabit the...

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College professor to visit Greenland, Antarctica

Fort Lewis College associate professor Heidi Steltzer’s career has led to groundbreaking research, recognition as an outstanding teacher and a voice as an advocate for women in science. This...

DATE: Jun 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas High makes math, biology fun with escape room

Interactive puzzle stretches brain cells, communication skills

DATE: May 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tracking black bears

Researchers are learning how towns change bear behavior, populations

DATE: Mar 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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