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Oxbow Preserve trail could open year-round

Interior would be closed to protect wildlife

DATE: May 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kids easier to train when it comes to bears

Bears pay price of human carelessness

DATE: Apr 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are bear resistant cans working?

When grizzly bears in Montana can’t break into bear-resistant trash cans, yet black bears in Durango can, it raises the question – what’s going on here? Bryan Peterson, executive ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Action Line investigates urban deer population

Having moved into town from the county, I’ve been surprised at the deer-dodging I have to do every day on the roads. It seems that all the deer have likewise moved into town. Has anyone take...

DATE: Apr 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Wildlife trail closures lift on Friday

Trails in Twin Buttes development will be closing for construction

DATE: Apr 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Hungry bears emerge from hibernation in La Plata County

Remember to keep food and trash out of reach

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Court ruling may decrease sheep grazing

Decision on bighorns could have ramifications on grazing in the West

DATE: Mar 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Option for opening Oxbow Preserve in Durango floated

Perimeter trail could open, interior would remain permanently closed

DATE: Mar 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tracking black bears

Researchers are learning how towns change bear behavior, populations

DATE: Mar 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Studying the human side of the bear management

When there isn’t enough food in the wild, Colorado residents can expect bears to come to town looking for food. But this can lead to conflicts with humans and bears being euthani...

DATE: Mar 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fish kill at McPhee Reservoir alarms anglers

Intake pipe for fresh water not functioning

DATE: Mar 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolves coming to Purgatory

Educational day to be held March 9

DATE: Mar 7, 2016 | 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.