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Get rid of that junk: Spring cleanup starts Monday in Durango

Crews will visit all of the city’s neighborhoods

DATE: Apr 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Be prepared: Bears begin to emerge from hibernation around Durango

Black bears have started to emerge from hibernation during the past couple weeks, and Durango-area residents should be aware of these facts and helpful tips as they become active: ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fish study to begin at Pastorius Reservoir

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hopes to monitor new strain of rainbow trout

DATE: Mar 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Six bighorns captured and tagged with GPS collars

Wildlife researchers want to learn bighorn movements

DATE: Mar 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

To aid ferrets, vaccine treats planned for prairie dogs

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Feeding peanut butter kibbles to millions of prairie dogs – by flinging the treats from four-wheelers and dropping them from drones – could be the next big thing to help a s...

DATE: Mar 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Conflicts between bears and humans likely to increase

Locking up trash keeps bears away, study shows

DATE: Mar 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ambassador wolves to visit Purgatory

Several ambassador wolves from Wolfwood Refuge will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the plaza at Purgatory Resort. An educational talk will be offered at 12:30 p....

DATE: Mar 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Decision on future of sheep grazing pushed back

U.S. Forest Service must decide whether to allow grazing in Weminuche Wilderness

DATE: Mar 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton man encounters lynx on Molas Pass

Video shows tuft-eared cat sauntering across U.S. Highway 550

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Conditions improve for Spring Creek Basin mustangs

A new water catchment system and birth-control dart program have stabilized the Spring Creek Basin wild horse herd in Disappointment Valley. Today, a manageable 62 wild mustangs r...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Conditions improve for Spring Creek Basin mustangs

Disappointment Valley’s Spring Creek Basin mustangs and range healthier

DATE: Feb 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Miller Middle School mountain lion and cub caught, relocated

Cougar killed deer on campus, prompting warning to parents

DATE: Feb 5, 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.