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Durango City Council to consider accepting 49-acre land donation adjacent to Oxbow Preserve

Use of possible two new parcels yet to be determined

DATE: Feb 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunting groups quit Colorado Outdoor Partnership, cite lack of focus on wildlife

Partnership was convened to shape conservation and recreation policy. Three groups say the focus has been elsewhere.

DATE: Feb 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado avian flu spreads to a black bear and mountain lion, raising fears of broader reach

The bird disease has wiped out millions of domestic chickens and thousands of wild waterfowl, but is now crossing over into other animals.

DATE: Feb 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘He's been bitten but he never bit,’ says owner of dog killed by mountain lion near Bayfield

Colorado Parks and Wildlife was unsuccessful in capturing the animal

DATE: Jan 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter travel changes likely in Rio Grande National Forest

Despite a 2015 ruling mandating regulations on motorized use, there is still no plan

DATE: Jan 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

First round of public comment reveals divide over Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction is still wide

Colorado wildlife commissioners heard from ranchers and wildlife advocates hoping to influence the draft plan for bringing wolves back to the Western Slope.

DATE: Jan 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Avian flu wreaks more havoc in Colorado egg layers and wild birds

Worst-ever outbreak leads to slaughter of 6 million-plus chickens and has killed enough eagles and other raptors to raise wildlife fears

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Birds of prey and hoofed animals among most impacted by human activity in western Colorado

Don’t be fooled by Durango fauna: Most deer aren’t fond of people

DATE: Dec 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear cubs on the loose

Colorado Parks and Wildlife released two successfully rehabilitated black bear cubs after their mother was killed

DATE: Dec 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Durango Christmas Bird Count takes flight on Saturday

The ornithologist in your life may be wishing for new binoculars this holiday season

DATE: Dec 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plan calls for 50 northern gray wolves to be released in Colorado over 5 years

Social, political issues will be harder to manage than animals as recovery rolls out on the Western Slope starting in 2024, Colorado species conservation program boss says

DATE: Dec 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wolf reintroduction could be a chance to support endangered subspecies

Proponents say Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans should consider Mexican gray wolves

DATE: Dec 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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