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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

Mountain lion prowling Durango neighborhoods tranquilized, relocated

A juvenile mountain lion that was hanging around Durango’s Animas River Trail in late June has been moved to a less populated area. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers were able to tran...

DATE: Aug 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Fawns don’t need your help

DATE: Jul 30, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Southwest Coloradans raise questions, concerns about wolf restoration

Diverse crowd attends open house to discuss reintroduction

DATE: Jul 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks public for input on wolf reintroduction

Feedback will inform reintroduction plans for apex predator

DATE: Jul 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Made in the shade

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife biologist: Best response to a bear attack depends on ursine’s behavior

Odds of being attacked are 1 in 11 million

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Discovery of gray wolf pups won’t change Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s reintroduction work

Wildlife officials say the confirmation of the first wolf family in Colorado since the 1940s will help biologists establish more gray wolves in the state

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Montezuma Land Conservancy gets $277K grant for wildlife habitat projects

Projects support wetlands to benefit Gunnison sage grouse, big game and ranches

DATE: Jun 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

No other wildlife besides bears suspected in woman’s death, report says

Cameras help rule out mountain lion involvement

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mother bear euthanized after man attacked in Colorado

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Wildlife officials in Colorado have euthanized a mother bear after a man was attacked in his home. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the homeowner noticed the door to his ...

DATE: Jun 1, 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.