Ad
Wildlife

As bill clears Colorado Senate, concern lingers over wolf reintroduction delays

Advocates say the state legislation could incidentally interfere with timeline

DATE: Apr 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton photographer captures photos of elusive lynx

Fewer than 250 of the threatened species live in Colorado

DATE: Apr 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Four Colorado mountain lions died from avian flu, but mammal crossover has slowed

Bobcats, skunks, foxes and a bear have all died of the bird disease, but state wildlife officials say trends are better now

DATE: Apr 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Could Colorado Senate bill delay wolf reintroduction by six years?

Wildlife advocates sound alarm on legislation, but lawmakers say concerns are misplaced

DATE: Apr 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango area public land closures extended

Perins Peak, Bodo wildlife areas and Animas City Mountain upper trails remain closed through April 30

DATE: Apr 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Utes ask Colorado Parks and Wildlife to restrict wolf releases to northern zone

In a letter, tribe asks for broader recognition of sovereignty

DATE: Mar 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife officials turned to a guy who never caught a bear for better trap

Ongoing bear-human conflict and a collection of failing equipment necessitated a new approach

DATE: Mar 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bill to delist gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act gets its first hearing

U.S. Fish and Wildlife, the agency that lists and delists animal species, testified against the bill

DATE: Mar 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mountain lion claws man hot-tubbing in Colorado high country

The attack happened Saturday night near Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

DATE: Mar 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

With spring one week away, first report of bear activity is made in Durango area

Ursus are beginning to leave hibernation as weather warms

DATE: Mar 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City to acquire 49 acres of pristine natural land in Oxbow Preserve donation

Watershed and wildlife preservation, Animas River Trail extension, recreation among possible future uses

DATE: Feb 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolf reintroduction evolves as challenges threaten early 2024 deadline

Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners hosted final public meeting on plan Wednesday

DATE: Feb 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ballantine Communications, Inc.
Durango Herald Durango Herald Store The Journal The Tri-City Record
DGO Directory Plus BCI Media Services
Events Four Corners Expos Browse Local Jobs Careers With Us
Contact Us
News tip/feedback Letter to the Editor Submit Local Brief FAQs About/History
Report a paper delivery issue/suspend delivery Advertise with Us Staff/Contact
Find Us
E-Edition
RSS Alexa

Choose from several print and digital subscription packages

Get The Herald

Sign up for our daily email newsletter or to receive breaking news delivered to your inbox:

© 2025 Durango Herald | Ballantine Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy