Wildlife - The Durango Herald

Durango preserve attracts dozens of bird species

Second year of study shows positive results

DATE: Dec 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife crossing planned to run under U.S. Highway 160, east of Durango

CDOT working on 1 of 24 proposed underpasses

DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Endangered bat, cactuses subjects of new federal lawsuit

ALBUQUERQUE – Agricultural groups in New Mexico and Texas want two cactuses and a rare bat thrown off the federal endangered species list, according to a new lawsuit that says habitat requir...

DATE: Nov 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County again leads state in wildlife collisions

Transportation Dept. urges caution with coming storms coming, migration

DATE: Nov 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oxbow Preserve in north Durango will temporarily close Dec. 1 amid damage concerns

City councilors will weigh in on opening park

DATE: Nov 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

With land for sale, future uncertain for rare white deer

Real estate deal could imperil herd

DATE: Nov 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nevada neighborhood first to feel sting of sage-grouse rules

SUN VALLEY, Nev. – One of the first, actual on-the-ground disruptions caused by new U.S. efforts to protect the greater sage-grouse isn’t on a cattle ranch in Oregon or an oil field in Color...

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Follow the leader

DATE: Nov 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rare bison free to roam in northern Colorado

FORT COLLINS – The gate is open, at last, and 10 bison that have spent the past 11 days in a wooden corral the size of a high school gymnasium are free to leave. But they’re not ...

DATE: Nov 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Drop off your pumpkins Monday in Durango

If there’s a post-Halloween jack-o’-lantern still leering on your front porch, bears and other wildlife are more than happy to steal it. Rather than leave those squashy orange go...

DATE: Nov 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Last days in low country

DATE: Oct 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

In La Plata County, underpasses, speed zones may limit wildlife-vehicle collisions

Underpasses, speed zones aim to reduce animal-vehicle collisions, roadkill

DATE: Oct 16, 2015 | 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.