Wildlife - The Durango Herald

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

Citizen scientists play key role in tracking bighorn sheep

Mountain Studies Institute’s project supports work of public land and wildlife agencies

DATE: Mar 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

The latest line of defense against wolves on this Colorado ranch? Guard donkeys

Cattlemen say the burros’ tranquil demeanor can be deceiving

DATE: Mar 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Deer, elk photographed using new U.S. 160 underpass between Durango and Pagosa Springs

Work to resume on $11.3 million project in April

DATE: Mar 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

CPW offers $1 million in grants to reduce human-bear conflicts

Governments, tribes, businesses and individuals eligible for awards of $50,000 to $500,000 for projects

DATE: Mar 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

How an endangered mouse put the brakes on Animas River Trail improvements in Durango

Project was paused to evaluate possible impact to habitat of New Mexico jumping mouse

DATE: Mar 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife dusting off plan to reintroduce wolverines

Last confirmed electronic sighting of the rare carnivore in Colorado was 2009

DATE: Mar 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Human-bear conflicts down in 2021 in Southwest Colorado

Abundant food and bear-proof trash cans helped limit interactions

DATE: Mar 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife officers search for mountain lion that scratched man near Cortez

Close encounter came after a commotion on porch on Road 24; trap is set

DATE: Mar 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunting faces numerous challenges as Southwest Colorado grows

Demand for licenses, population growth are just two questions amid booming popularity

DATE: Mar 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Canine distemper virus found in a number of raccoons in the area

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds dog owners to get their pets vaccinated

DATE: Feb 28, 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.