Animal

Regional News

Colorado dog that was missing for 2 weeks rescued from ledge

Jessie Lee went missing for two weeks and was rescued from a ledge about 50 yards above a creek and…

December 16, 2021

Local News

Bayfield man suspected of mutilating dog by dragging it behind his car near Cortez

Sheriff: Dustin Edward Martinez refused to have his dog euthanized after a witness took him and his dog to vet

December 3, 2021

Southwest Life

In Colorado, wildlife disease is the next frontier of climate change

temperatures, limited surveillance could make illnesses harder to control

November 4, 2021

Local News

Photo: Dog in tow

Joon Bae rides with his dog, Joy, in tow on Friday on his way to work. “He’s totally capable to…

September 17, 2021

Local News

Owner of dog who bit pedestrian pleads guilty

Restitution paid to cover victim’s medical costs

July 12, 2021

Community

Pine River Library to host “Animal Week”

Reptile day to feature Asmo the library snake

July 9, 2021

Local News

Durango man faces cruelty charge for alleged sexual act with a horse

Suspect being held on $5,000 bail at La Plata County Jail

June 29, 2021

Local News

La Plata County commission opposes effort to expand animal cruelty laws to fish, livestock

Initiative seeks to extend life of ag animals, redefine some farm practices as ‘sex acts’

June 8, 2021

Local News

Chew on this: Goats mow down fire danger in La Plata County neighborhood

eats through dense Gambel oak and ponderosa pine to create defensible space

June 4, 2021

Local News

Honeybees, beekeepers battle deadly parasite in Southwest Colorado

Parasitic mite can kill entire hives, bring economic damage

May 21, 2021

Local News

Dolores creates new summer festival

carnival, car show and bands will be part of July event

April 24, 2021

Local News

Federal judge ends Colorado’s plan to kill hundreds of mountain lions

Project called for removing half the population to study impacts on deer

April 10, 2021

New Mexico

Woman provides supplies to Farmington animal shelter through gift-wrapping effort

Donations triple from 2019

December 22, 2020

Southwest Life

How did the warm fall impact the natural world?

Weather affects river levels, animal behavior, bird migrations, plant life

December 22, 2020

New Mexico

Woman offers free Christmas wrapping to benefit Farmington Animal Shelter

Marie Buell accepts donations to help purchase supplies for city-run shelter

December 12, 2020

Local News

Durango no-kill shelter struggles to keep doors open during pandemic

Cancellation of winter, summer fundraisers hurts bottom line

December 1, 2020

New Mexico

After going missing for three years, dog reunited with her owner

went missing in Colorado, but turned up earlier this year in Farmington

November 13, 2020

Local News

Farmington tackles animal surgery backlog with new funding

Pandemic led to halted spay, neuter procedures

October 20, 2020

Local News

Surgeries take toll on La Plata County Humane Society finances

Revenues down since onset of COVID-19

September 24, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington thrift store supports relocation of wolf-dog rescue to larger parcel

will help move 4 Corners Wolf Dog Rescue Sanctuary to Jemez Mountains

September 18, 2020

Local News

Orphaned mountain lion cub rehabbed, sent back into the wild

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says cat now weighs 60 pounds

September 7, 2020

Local News

Bear rescued in East Canyon Fire released back into the wild

believes animal is well-equipped to survive

August 25, 2020

Local News

Talk about town: Durango elects its coolest pooch

Buddy, a frequent visitor to downtown Durango with his special human, Cathy Roberts, has been elected Durango’s coolest dog in…

July 27, 2020

New Mexico

Three-legged Mexican gray wolf killed

Government officials have shot 21 of the endangered animals since 1998

June 28, 2020