Residents asked to report bear and trash incidents

If residents would like to help reduce human-bear conflict and make where they live safer for both residents and bears, it’s important to report violations.

City of Durango residents may report violations to City Code by calling 375-4930, and county residents should contact Animal Protection by calling Central Dispatch at 385-2900.

Residential bear-resistant trash containers are now available from all local waste haulers, including those serving La Plata County residents.

For more information, visit www.bearsmartdurango.org.