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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

Snake season returns to Southwest Colorado

Here’s what to do when you see them on the trail or in your backyard

DATE: Jul 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Biologists’ fears confirmed on the lower Colorado River

DENVER – For National Park Service fisheries biologist Jeff Arnold, it was a moment he’d been dreading. Bare-legged in sandals, he was pulling in a net in a shallow backwater of the lower Co...

DATE: Jul 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Baby elk caught behind fence prompts little action south of Durango

Wildlife officials say leaving animals like the one on County Road 220 alone is often best option

DATE: Jul 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM to prepare land use amendment to protect Gunnison sage grouse

Public comment sought on conservation efforts for rare bird in Southwest Colorado and southeast Utah

DATE: Jul 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Parks and Wildlife warns public to be wary of moose

Mothers will aggressively defend their calves; woman is chased south of Ouray in Ironton Park

DATE: Jul 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Mountain lion is found hiding in Cortez backyard

Parks and Wildlife monitors situation; residents urged to keep pets and kids indoors

DATE: Jun 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Caterpillars take up residence in aspen trees north of Durango

DATE: Jun 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Osprey’s fresh catch

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Wildlife Museum reopens after three-year hiatus

Exhibits educate visitors about animals found in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Jun 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

CPW to celebrate 125th anniversary with reopening of Durango Wildlife Museum

Reintroduction of lynx is among local field office’s accomplishments over last century

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local 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.