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In Durango, ranchers meet with conservationists about wolf reintroduction

Workshop speaker says it’s crucial for those in agriculture to share their experiences

DATE: Nov 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado sees increase in mountain lion sightings

Parks and Wildlife reports 110 sightings in Area 15 this year

DATE: Oct 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drivers in Southwest Colorado will soon look up and see – elk?

Massive wildlife crossing on U.S. Highway 160 between Durango and Pagosa Springs takes shape

DATE: Oct 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado governor boasts zero shark attacks; here’s the story of New Mexico’s lone incident

Polis’ joke raises questions about an encounter with a sand tiger’s prolonged teeth in the high desert

DATE: Oct 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

U.S. formally removes Colorado River fish’s endangered status

Environmentalists oppose the change

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Elk roaming Colorado with tire around neck for 2 years freed

PINE — Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction. T...

DATE: Oct 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Family fearful of mountain lions rescued by helicopter north of Durango

‘We decided that we needed to have them extricated sooner than later,’ said search and rescue official

DATE: Oct 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arrest affidavit details fatal hunting incident in Dolores County

Pennsylvania man faces charge of criminally negligent homicide

DATE: Sep 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

72 hours in Durango: Moose seen near Colorado Trail, tours neighborhoods, gets drugged

Wildlife officials move animal to San Juan National Forest

DATE: Sep 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Newly discovered trout to be restored in Wolf Creek headwaters

San Juan cutthroat to be stocked in 2022, after non-native fish removed

DATE: Aug 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Videos highlight need to keep trash, vehicles secure during bear ‘food frenzy’

Bruins packing on the pounds before winter hibernation

DATE: Aug 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. plans 50% more wild horse roundups amid Western drought

Critics say ranchers don’t want mustangs competing with livestock for limited resources

DATE: Aug 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional 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.