Wildlife - The Durango Herald

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

Colorado wolf attacks continue; rancher fights for compensation, and hazing fails

Walden rancher says he’s lost three calves. He’s tried wild burros, fox lights, flags and cracker shells

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado

Environmental factors, geography could play a role in limiting the neurological illness

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife at home among Mesa Verde National Park’s ancient dwellings

Park cameras capture a variety of species in and around ancient dwellings

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

If a Colorado eagle nest falls in the forest – and the cameras are on – should anyone save it?

When wildlife biologists say, ‘Let nature handle it,’ there’s some explaining to do with an enthusiastic public

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Why hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado

Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cleaner Earth: Healing ozone hole, less smog, more eagles

With climate change, plastic pollution and a potential sixth mass extinction, humanity has made some incredible messes in the world. But when people, political factions and nations have pul...

DATE: Apr 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

How politics, public perception played into the vote to reintroduce wolves

Study shows campaign against Proposition 114 nearly succeeded

DATE: Apr 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spring migrations spur safety warnings from Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Drivers should watch for animals at dawn and dusk

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

What road construction projects can drivers expect this spring in Southwest Colorado?

Camino del Rio work resumes this week; other highway improvements also planned

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Cat and deer make friends

DATE: Mar 31, 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.