Local News Warm, dry winter likely to alter wildlife patterns in Southwest Colorado forage leads to stress, increased predation, lower survival rates and more human-animal interactions April 19, 2026
Local News Durango, La Plata County law enforcement agencies now performing animal protection duties former humane society employees have been hired February 23, 2026
Travel Horses leap through flames and pets go to church in Spanish animal rituals honoring St Anthony A man rides a horse through a bonfire as part of a ritual in honor of Saint Anthony the Abbot,… January 23, 2026
Local News Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries January 12, 2026
Local News Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals January 6, 2026
Local News Feeling burnout, La Plata County Humane Society director takes her leave Dreyfuss: ‘God bless the people who work there’ December 30, 2025
Columnists Horse Sense and Common Sense; Taking the Panic Out of the Pandemic safe, educate yourself, come together as a community November 30, 2025
Local News Humane society to dissolve animal protection services after La Plata County ends contract approval still needed; Sheriff’s Office would assume duties beginning Jan. 1 November 15, 2025
Local News La Plata County Humane Society requests additional funding from city of Durango of services cost about $700,000 annually October 24, 2025
Local News Humane Society on board with Durango’s plan to take on animal protection services and nonprofit remain good partners, LPCHS executive director says October 23, 2025
Local News Durango to bring animal control in-house to address off-leash dogs, bear encounters cites slow response, cost concerns with Humane Society contract October 17, 2025
Local News Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens students leading way in district’s food recycling program September 16, 2025
Regional News How to witness the season of love for tarantulas in Southern Colorado A tarantula crosses the road south of La Junta late in the day on Sept. 30, 2023. (Shanna Lewis/KRCC News)… September 12, 2025
Local News Dog hiding in Walmart produce ran into store from outside, company spokesperson says and status of animal unknown, according to corporation August 19, 2025
Local News Dog filmed inside Durango Walmart pulled from produce shelves are not service animals, training expert says August 19, 2025
Local News Bark Bark Luxury Dog Boutique joins Main Avenue business scene store features homemade treats, unique pet supplies and guest doggie communicator July 24, 2025
Local News New Mexico family reunited with lost dog in Silverton ‘As long as there's a good outcome, it's so rewarding to reunite pets’ July 22, 2025
Local News Re-homing pigeons: Durango man’s lifelong hobby to fly the nest are ‘smart, reliable and pretty birds’ June 20, 2025
Regional News New litter of wolf pups spotted by Colorado wildlife officials Confirmation comes after Pitkin County rancher said calves were attacked June 13, 2025
Local News Photos: Family of foxes frolic north of Durango A family of foxes, or a skulk, play outside their den on Friday near Hermosa. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca A family… June 10, 2025
Local News Photos: Avoid the rattle Durango Kennel Club hosts rattlesnake avoidance clinic June 7, 2025
Food Farmers Market Profile: Chick’n Bac’n Ranch raises animals east of Durango farm specializes in eggs, whole chickens and soy-free pork May 27, 2025
Local News Cyclist dies after collision with loose dog on river trail in Durango Police, animal control seek to address leash law violations May 9, 2025
Local News Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians April 30, 2025