Nature

Big Brothers Big Sisters

A flicker in the marsh: Building community and learning about La Plata County’s fireflies

Viewing party blends nature, conservation and outdoor play

June 27, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Residents rally for the planet during Earth Day Durango 2025

Student groups take environmental stewardship, sustainability into their own hands

April 12, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Nature’s legal advocate headquarters in Durango

Law Center a voice for environments around the world

November 1, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Northern lights leave Durango, Silverton residents awe-struck

forecasts another dazzling show this evening

October 11, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

Mural pays tribute to late American author along Durango’s Animas River Trail

Mariah Kaminsky says piece encourages viewers to stop and breathe

September 21, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango residents immerse themselves in natural botanic beauty

‘Gardens on Tour’ showcases plants with eye-popping colors

June 22, 2024 • Matt Hollinshead — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Federal, state officials laud funding for fish passage in La Plata County

$700,000 from infrastructure bill will go to culvert replacement

May 12, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Climate

Durangoans and visitors gather for downtown Earth Day celebration

than 300 people convene at Buckley Park for zero waste festivities

April 20, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Boys & Girls Club youngsters plant trees with Durango Parks and Recreation

Day is about planting memories of the past while preparing for the future

April 19, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Here’s what’s in store for Earth Day Durango 2024

Procession and family-friendly ‘zero waste’ party scheduled for Saturday at Buckley Park

April 18, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Birdwatchers, boaters and families visit Lake Nighthorse on opening day

Reservoir has become a migratory stopover for many species, especially waterfowl

April 13, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Astronomy

Eclipse halo proves to be Durango’s shining point during Monday’s celestial event

Durango couple fights Texas cloud cover in order to see eclipse in totality

April 8, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Astronomy

Column: Chasing the eclipse

Durango man watches Monday’s total solar eclipse in Uvalde, Texas

April 8, 2024 • Terry Bacon — Special to the Herald

Astronomy

Some Durangoans trekking to Texas to witness total eclipse

similar celestial event won’t occur until 2044

April 7, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Climate

DurangoScape 2024 to focus on native plants and their benefits to region

conference to host area speakers on March 16

February 7, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife carries out deer collaring with herd southwest of Durango

collection contributes to understanding of migration patterns, mitigating human-wildlife impacts

January 24, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Christmas

San Juan Mountains Association’s Christmas trees stock runs thin as fundraiser nears end

Balsams, white firs and ‘Charlie Browns’ for sale at D&SNG parking lot

December 9, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Annular solar eclipse attracts travelers to Mesa Verde National Park

‘Ring of fire’ leaves spectators awe-struck

October 14, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Survey of Durango’s public treescape will inform long-term plans for urban forest

health, present and future shade and equitable distribution among factors under consideration

October 4, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Birding

Birding ‘another dimension’ for outdoor recreation

Durango Bird Club ready to accept newcomers under its wings

September 18, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

Durango secures land donation after 16 years of negotiations

family gives 49-acre Animas River Greenway parcels to city

August 18, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Animas Valley

Trimble Lane river access would be a boon to recreation, environmental sustainability

access points would ease pressure on existing Animas River put-ins

June 2, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding

April 7, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

City to acquire 49 acres of pristine natural land in Oxbow Preserve donation

Watershed and wildlife preservation, Animas River Trail extension, recreation among possible future uses

February 25, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer