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Electronic wildlife detection system fizzles out east of Durango

Zones don’t work; maintenance too high to be useful

DATE: Jun 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oregon joins states where roadkill can be harvested for food

Practice is legal, with certificate, in Colorado

DATE: Jun 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

Bear plucks chicken from garden on West Third Avenue

Resident suspects bear that killed six chickens in May

DATE: Jun 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

That’s no normal runner: Bear crosses through Colorado race

COLORADO SPRINGS – Some runners didn’t expect to see a bear on their Colorado race route. Donald Sanborn says he was about 5 miles into the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run on Sunda...

DATE: Jun 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

13 ticketed for trespassing in closed wildlife areas around Durango

Fewer officers results in less patrols, citations

DATE: Jun 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police in Colorado rescue bear cub trapped in car

WOODLAND PARK – Police in a central Colorado town rescued a bear cub that somehow got trapped in a car. Officers in Woodland Park said a woman called police Friday night to report...

DATE: Jun 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Residents urged not to interact with newborn wildlife

Animals born in spring found alone often mistaken as ‘abandoned’

DATE: Jun 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Another SUV trashed by bear, this time in Junction Creek

Second notable vehicle break-in this month

DATE: May 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Escalante Middle School students raise money for peregrine falcons

More than $300 to be donated to St. Francis Sanctuary & Wildlife Rehabilitation in Arboles

DATE: May 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Education

Bear kills 6 chickens, raising questions about electric-fence ban

Some say Durango’s ban should be overturned

DATE: May 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolfwood Refuge to visit Three Springs

Wolfwood Refuge, a state- and federally-licensed rescue facility for wolves and wolf-dog hybrids, will visit Durango 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Three Springs Plaza, 175 Mercado S...

DATE: May 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife Museum open for summer season

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has opened its Wildlife Museum for summer operations. The museum is co-located with Durango Fish Hatchery at 151 E. 16th St. Visiting hours for the mus...

DATE: May 15, 2017 | 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.