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CPW to celebrate 125th anniversary with reopening of Durango Wildlife Museum

Reintroduction of lynx is among local field office’s accomplishments over last century

June 6, 2022

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La Plata County Humane Society celebrates 50 years

Renovations and an adoption drive mark the shelter’s anniversary

June 3, 2022

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Annie’s Orphans caretakers honored by Durango Daybreak Rotary Club

and Bill Anderson have operated no-kill dog shelter for about 40 years

May 26, 2022

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Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects

May 17, 2022

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Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs

Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing

May 11, 2022

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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

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Marvel the mustang: the first horse gathered from Mesa Verde National Park

what his success story may mean for the future of horse gathering at the national park

April 17, 2022

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Bayfield man suspected of dragging dog behind car is a no-show in court

warrant issued for Dustin Edward Martinez

April 13, 2022

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What dog breeds are most popular in La Plata County?

registry may reveal more than we think about local communities

April 8, 2022

Local News

Spring migrations spur safety warnings from Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Drivers should watch for animals at dawn and dusk

April 6, 2022

Southwest Life

Citizen scientists play key role in tracking bighorn sheep

Mountain Studies Institute’s project supports work of public land and wildlife agencies

March 31, 2022

Local News

CPW offers $1 million in grants to reduce human-bear conflicts

Governments, tribes, businesses and individuals eligible for awards of $50,000 to $500,000 for projects

March 16, 2022

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Photos: La Plata County Humane Society kicks off Powder Hounds Online Art Auction

Cathy Roberts, left, holds Hercules, and Cheryl Rawson holds Betsy during the kick-off party for the La Plata County Humane…

March 6, 2022

Local News

Human-bear conflicts down in 2021 in Southwest Colorado

Abundant food and bear-proof trash cans helped limit interactions

March 3, 2022

Southwest Life

Hunting faces numerous challenges as Southwest Colorado grows

for licenses, population growth are just two questions amid booming popularity

March 3, 2022

Local News

Firefighters save a cat, two dogs; dilapidated house is demolished

started Tuesday evening southeast of Bayfield

February 24, 2022

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La Plata County Humane Society to host snowboard art auction

Participants can also submit their best ‘Powder Pet Photo’ for a chance to win

February 23, 2022

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Wildlife officials release rehabilitated bears, owl in Durango area

orphaned cubs will finish winter in an artificial den before emerging in spring

February 12, 2022

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Gray fox in La Plata County tests positive for transmissible disease

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents to vaccinate pets, avoid contact with wild animals

February 8, 2022

Local News

What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?

Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers

January 29, 2022

Local News

Beavers force removal of trees along Durango’s Animas River Trail

and Recreation cut down three cottonwoods at risk of falling

January 25, 2022

Southwest Life

Citizen science takes flight with annual bird counts

Christmas tallies boost research and conservation

January 16, 2022

Local News

Dog alerts couple to drowning Rottweiler in icy Dolores River

130-pound pup struggled to hold her head above water, one paw clutched to the ice

January 8, 2022

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Mesa Verde National Park sees beavers as a restoration tool

‘ecological engineers’ are key to enhancing riparian waters along Mancos River

January 6, 2022