Wildlife - The Durango Herald

CPW staff and commissioners face death threats amid rash of controversies

Agency euthanized two mountain lions after a hiker was found dead on New Year’s Day

DATE: Jan 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Department of Wildlife hopes to make New Mexico Big Year for birding

Birders encouraged to track their sightings for 2026 contest

DATE: Jan 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering

Young raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries

DATE: Jan 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Victim of deadly mountain lion attack identified as 46-year-old woman

Human DNA found on all four paws of animal

DATE: Jan 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Researchers insist fireflies exist in New Mexico – if you know where to look

Western Firefly Project in New Mexico has 13 confirmed sightings since 2021

DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Boebert bill seeking to remove gray wolf from endangered species list passes House

Congresswoman confident legislation will become law

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

After wandering into New Mexico, Colorado gray wolf rereleased in Grand County

The male wolf, a yearling from the Copper Creek pack, is the offspring of wolves blamed for livestock attacks in Grand County last year

DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Proposed Endangered Species Act rollbacks could limit future habitat for Mexican wolves

Late last month, the Trump administration proposed to roll back specific Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations that would, among other changes, severely limit the designation of critical ...

DATE: Dec 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Public land closures near Durango take effect

City, wildlife officials urge residents to respect closed areas, keep dogs on leashes

DATE: Dec 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council to consider permit process for bear-deterring mats, fencing

Devices have ‘a lot of potential’ to reduce human-wildlife conflicts

DATE: Nov 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mexican gray wolf ‘Taylor’ crosses I-40 for the third time

The wandering male Mexican gray wolf “Taylor” was spotted west of Albuquerque this week, the third time this particular wolf has traveled outside of the protected zone and north of Interstat...

DATE: Nov 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Colorado running out of options to source wolves after Washington rejects request

Federal government earlier this year ordered halt to Canadian wolf relocations

DATE: Nov 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday