Wildlife - The Durango Herald

Monarch butterfly placed on international endangered species list, but might it be making a comeback?

Western insect population sees surge in 2021

DATE: Sep 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elm seed bugs are pests; so are the trees that produce their favorite food

One invasive species accommodates another

DATE: Aug 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Second bat tests positive for rabies in La Plata County

Health department reminds residents to keep pets up to date on vaccinations, avoid contact with wild animals

DATE: Aug 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s urban forest takes work and planning; sometimes it produces a surprise

Chestnut trees found near town thrills city arborist

DATE: Aug 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Three moose on the loose in Silverton

DATE: Aug 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rattlesnake activity picked up slightly sooner than usual in Durango area

Venomous bites should prompt fast trip to nearest hospital

DATE: Aug 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

$12 million wildlife crossing completed on U.S. Highway 160

Massive overpass expected to reduce animal-vehicle collisions by 85%

DATE: Jul 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low water, warm temps prompt voluntary fishing limit in Southwest Colorado

Closure from noon to midnight on region’s rivers seeks to avoid weather-related stress on fish

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than 400 wild horses captured in first week of helicopter roundup

BLM effort has drawn criticism from politicians, advocacy groups; feds say mustangs at risk of starvation

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Early monsoon helps vegetation ahead of foraging season

La Plata County bear sightings have been on pace with last year’s numbers

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife advocates say voter intent being ‘lost or undermined’ in wolf reintroduction process

Conservation groups offer alternate plan that limits killing after livestock losses

DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bird nerd alert: Rare yellow feathered cutie spotted in San Luis Valley

Last documented case of a yellow rail in Colorado was in 1906

DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.