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A notorious, tree-chewing pest could be making a comeback in Colorado

An insect known for turning entire mountainsides the color of rust could be making a resurgence in Colorado. The pest is none other than the mountain pine beetle. After a roughly decade-long...

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Wolf from Canada released in Colorado shot and killed in Wyoming after it killed multiple sheep

Wolves are managed differently in Wyoming, and state officials said the wolf was legally shot after finding evidence of depredation

DATE: Mar 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

What makes a Colorado park a park?

Colorado has a lot of well-known national parks. Mesa Verde, Rocky Mountain, Great Sand Dunes. And it has dozens of state and regional parks. They’re all easy to find on a map. But then, the...

DATE: Mar 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Feeding deer in Colorado is illegal. Here’s why it’s also dangerous

‘They’re not tame or pets, and anytime you put dogs in close contact with wildlife, conflicts are going to happen’

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Story map claims Colorado is unfit for wolves; officials disagree

Is the Colorado Conservation Alliance’s Western Wolf Habitat story map proof or propaganda?

DATE: Mar 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The magic is always there

Winter seems to come and go in lower elevation communities like Durango and Cortez, but our snowpack (although low for the year) at Andrews Lake Winter Recreation Area keeps sparkling with l...

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

More endangered Mexican gray wolves are roaming the southwestern U.S., annual survey shows

There were 11% more Mexican wolves, 286, surveyed in New Mexico and Arizona

DATE: Mar 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Measure that would overturn wolf reintroduction clears first hurdle

A ballot initiative directed the state to restore wolves, now the same tool may end the project

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert wants wolves off the endangered species list

It won’t end Colorado’s wolf program

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Bird’s-eye view

The bald eagle is the official bird of the United States of America

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

20 gray wolves released in Pitkin, Eagle counties, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says

Fifteen brought from British Columbia; 5 were from captive Copper Creek pack

DATE: Jan 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reflects on tough choices during a historic tenure

Haaland was the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary

DATE: Jan 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

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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.