Wildlife - The Durango Herald

Prescribed burn east of Bayfield complete

The Yellow Jacket prescribed burn east of Bayfield was completed Tuesday just ahead of afternoon rain showers. A helicopter aerially ignited 944 acres of National Forest lands in ...

DATE: Sep 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

No endangered listing for the greater sage-grouse

Feds make announcement in Colorado

DATE: Sep 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ursine near rec center surprises trail users

A massive bear stranded in a tree garnered a fair amount of attention Sunday afternoon on the Animas River Trail, but the situation was another example of the potential danger of human-bear ...

DATE: Sep 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fish survived spill, but trout numbers fall

Wildlife officials concerned after river survey shows decreasing populations

DATE: Sep 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Copycat bears

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

So, just how are those lynx doing?

Rare photos of tuft-eared cats caught in San Juans

DATE: Sep 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Is wild food calling?

Most bears prefer dining in the forest, but a few don’t

DATE: Sep 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Should Colorado reintroduce wolves?

Top conservation biologist advocates for return of top predator

DATE: Sep 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

Dâ€™oh!

DATE: Aug 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spreading their wings

DATE: Aug 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Survey of Animas River fish looks promising

Another survey planned for week of Aug. 22

DATE: Aug 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hunting, fishing licenses in Colo. could cost more

$40M in dam repairs needed as state struggles for funding

DATE: Aug 6, 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.