Wildlife - The Durango Herald

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

Violations of bear-safe trash-can ordinance drop in 2016

Durango levies two fines, La Plata County issues warnings

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

States argue for more say over endangered species

DENVER – The federal government asked an appeals court Wednesday to overturn an order that bars the release of endangered wolves in New Mexico without the state’s permission, a skirmish in a...

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildlife autopsy reveals cause of death for Purgatory lynx

Throat tumor prevented animal from eating

DATE: Jan 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife panel considers pet sloths, kangaroos for Coloradans

The future of exotic pet ownership hangs in the balance

DATE: Jan 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dead lynx identified as 11½-year-old male born in Telluride

Parks and Wildlife official says animal was tagged

DATE: Jan 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort lynx found dead Sunday

Parks and Wildlife says it could be weeks before cause is known

DATE: Jan 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: It’s breeding season for Coyotes

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lynx ambles among skiers, boarders at Purgatory Resort

Second recorded sighting in two weeks

DATE: Dec 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Motorist has rare lynx encounter on Molas Pass

Elusive animals do well in San Juan Mountains

DATE: Dec 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

State to try killing bears, lions to increase deer numbers

FORT COLLINS – The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved an experiment to see if killing mountain lions and bears will boost the state’s declining mule deer population. ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | 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.