Wildlife - The Durango Herald

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

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

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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