Photo: Three moose on the loose in Silverton Three young moose graze around mine ruins near Cunningham Creek this week northeast of Silverton. Over the years, moose sightings… August 5, 2022
Rattlesnake activity picked up slightly sooner than usual in Durango area Venomous bites should prompt fast trip to nearest hospital August 4, 2022
$12 million wildlife crossing completed on U.S. Highway 160 Massive overpass expected to reduce animal-vehicle collisions by 85% July 29, 2022
More than 400 wild horses captured in first week of helicopter roundup BLM effort has drawn criticism from politicians, advocacy groups; feds say mustangs at risk of starvation July 21, 2022
Early monsoon helps vegetation ahead of foraging season La Plata County bear sightings have been on pace with last year’s numbers July 21, 2022
Conservation groups offer alternate plan for Colorado wolf reintroduction Groups: Intent of voters ‘undermined’ by Parks and Wildlife; input from hunters and ranchers is uplifted July 18, 2022
Bird nerd alert: Rare yellow feathered cutie spotted in San Luis Valley Last documented case of a yellow rail in Colorado was in 1906 July 18, 2022
Snake season returns to Southwest Colorado Here’s what to do when you see them on the trail or in your backyard July 7, 2022
Baby elk caught behind fence prompts little action south of Durango Wildlife officials say leaving animals like the one on County Road 220 alone is often best option July 6, 2022
Biologists’ fears confirmed on the lower Colorado River Juvenile smallmouth bass sit at a National Park Service laboratory near Page, Ariz., on July 1. Confirming their worst fears… July 6, 2022
BLM to prepare land use amendment to protect Gunnison sage grouse Public comment sought on conservation efforts for rare bird in Southwest Colorado and southeast Utah July 6, 2022
Parks and Wildlife warns public to be wary of moose Mothers will aggressively defend their calves; woman is chased south of Ouray in Ironton Park July 2, 2022
Update: Mountain lion leaves hiding spot in downtown Cortez Young lion took refuge in backyard Friday and left by Saturday morning June 27, 2022
Update: Mountain lion is found hiding in Cortez backyard Parks and Wildlife monitors situation; residents urged to keep pets and kids indoors June 24, 2022
If a Colorado eagle nest falls in the forest – and the cameras are on – should anyone save it? When wildlife biologists say, ‘Let nature handle it,’ there’s some explaining to do with an enthusiastic public June 16, 2022
Photos: Osprey’s fresh catch An osprey takes off with its meal on Monday evening thanks to the stocking of trout in Haviland Lake by… June 15, 2022
Colorado wolf attacks continue; rancher fights for compensation, and hazing fails Walden rancher says he’s lost three calves. He’s tried wild burros, fox lights, flags and cracker shells June 6, 2022
Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado Environmental factors, geography could play a role in limiting the neurological illness May 10, 2022
Wildlife at home among Mesa Verde National Park’s ancient dwellings Park cameras capture a variety of species in and around ancient dwellings May 10, 2022
Hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands May 9, 2022
How politics, public perception played into the vote to reintroduce wolves Study shows campaign against Proposition 114 nearly succeeded April 15, 2022
Spring migrations spur safety warnings from Colorado Parks and Wildlife Drivers should watch for animals at dawn and dusk April 6, 2022
Wind energy company kills 150 eagles in U.S., pleads guilty Eagles killed at 50 wind farms in eight states, including Colorado April 6, 2022
What road construction projects can drivers expect this spring in Southwest Colorado? Camino del Rio work resumes this week; other highway improvements also planned April 6, 2022