Nature

Animas River

Durango City Council to consider accepting 49-acre land donation adjacent to Oxbow Preserve

of possible two new parcels yet to be determined

February 18, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Birds of prey and hoofed animals among most impacted by human activity in western Colorado

Don’t be fooled by Durango fauna: Most deer aren’t fond of people

December 30, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Snow presents window to burn old slash piles at Dalla Mountain Park

burn or not to burn? Decomposing fire fuels are important natural habitats

December 15, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Bear Smart

Colorado Parks and Wildlife funds countywide efforts to reduce human-bear conflict

of Durango puts $60,000 toward expansion of secure trash containers

November 1, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Southwest Colorado has its cast of spiders; some are spooky, most are harmless

homes are tantalizing to certain arachnids with winter on the way

October 19, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Elm seed bugs are pests; so are the trees that produce their favorite food

invasive species accommodates another

August 18, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Durango couple complete 6,800-mile river and coastal loop

Marshalls circumnavigated eastern United States and Canada

August 11, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Grazing goats offer simple weed and fire mitigation

DuranGoats business uses holistic farming techniques to rejuvenate pastures

August 3, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Half Ridge Trail to be rebuilt with drainage to mitigate soil erosion

will lengthen hiking and biking route in Horse Gulch

May 19, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Why hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado

Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands

May 9, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging

is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty

May 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Climate

Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests

Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread

March 17, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

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 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Environment

San Juan Mountains Association expands ambassador program to winter

Interpretive tours and winter education at Andrews Lake have been popular with plans to expand

February 18, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

‘Mine burp’ causes water discoloration of Animas River north of Silverton

officials are monitoring discharge but do not anticipate lasting impacts

September 16, 2021 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer

Animas City

City of Durango cuts down cottonwood; residents hold ‘funeral’ for tree’s demise

and rec said tree stood in way of Animas River Trail underpass near 32nd Street

September 15, 2021 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer

Hiking

Wildflower season offers scenic hikes

Wildflower season is in full bloom along the Horse Creek trail. (Jim Mimiaga/The Journal) Wildflowers are blooming in the San…

August 7, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Cortez

Honey bees swarm neighborhood for 5 hours, then buzz off

Swarming a natural process for bees relocating hives

May 14, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal Staff Writer

Durango city officials

10 ‘moon trees’ land in Durango

Student’s project honors local astronaut, Earth Day and Apollo mission

April 23, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer