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Wildlife

Annika Lewis reflects on U.N. meeting about status of women

Annika Lewis reflects on U.N. meeting about status of women

M-CHS student calls for more diversity in school, church

Mesa Verde National Park prefers removal of ‘trespass horses’

Mesa Verde National Park prefers removal of ‘trespass horses’

Proposal includes 5-year capture plan and a last resort

San Juan Forest approves 25 miles of trails at Boggy Draw

San Juan Forest approves 25 miles of trails at Boggy Draw

Construction is scheduled to begin this summer

Trails closed for winter reopen around Durango

Trails closed for winter reopen around Durango

had been closed since Dec. 1 to protect winter habitat for wildlife

Mesa Verde National Park prefers removal of ‘trespass horses’

Mesa Verde National Park prefers removal of ‘trespass horses’

Proposal includes five-year capture plan and a last resort

Along the border, 500 miles of desert species

Along the border, 500 miles of desert species

BioBlitz records biodiversity in 500 miles of desert along wall site

New trails at Phil’s World challenged on appeal

New trails at Phil’s World challenged on appeal

Project is on hold; opposition argues expansion will impact wildlife, habitat

New regulation limits growing practice of antler collection

New regulation limits growing practice of antler collection

Onetime hobby becomes profitable business for some

Odds of seeing an albino raccoon? Higher than average, apparently, in La Plata County

Odds of seeing an albino raccoon? Higher than average, apparently, in La Plata County

creature not so elusive in the Durango area

February 16, 2018

Durango family finds rare animal: An albino raccoon

Durango family finds rare animal: An albino raccoon

found dead on property south of town

February 12, 2018

Pleasant View residents concerned about elk management

Pleasant View residents concerned about elk management

Landowners want more cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife

January 31, 2018

Researchers identify West’s wildlife that can cope with climate change

Researchers identify West’s wildlife that can cope with climate change

Researchers are identifying West’s wildlife that can best cope with climate change

January 30, 2018

Can deer pass chronic wasting disease to humans?

Can deer pass chronic wasting disease to humans?

shows cause for heightened concern

January 21, 2018

Durango City Council extends higher fines for bear-strewn trash

Durango City Council extends higher fines for bear-strewn trash

Emergency ordinance in place until mid-March

January 16, 2018

Wildlife officials receptive to reversing paragliding ban on Smelter Mountain

Wildlife officials receptive to reversing paragliding ban on Smelter Mountain

commissioners wants to see if public safety concerns can be resolved

January 11, 2018

Durango woman protects horned owl habitat in her backyard

Durango woman protects horned owl habitat in her backyard

Resident places restriction on her property to protect land

December 29, 2017

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces new purchasing system

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces new purchasing system

delays are expected after Jan. 1

December 22, 2017

Researcher aims to stall deadly symptoms of rattlesnake bite

Researcher aims to stall deadly symptoms of rattlesnake bite

develops way to slow down spread of poison

December 18, 2017

Desert bighorn management in Dolores River Canyon reviewed

Desert bighorn management in Dolores River Canyon reviewed

Population is growing

December 1, 2017

Forest seeks comments on Boggy Draw trail plan

Forest seeks comments on Boggy Draw trail plan

Project would add 25 miles of nonmotorized trails

December 1, 2017

Wildlife areas to close for the winter starting Friday

Wildlife areas to close for the winter starting Friday

issues seasonal closures for protection purposes

November 28, 2017

Forest travel plan released for Rico-West Dolores

Forest travel plan released for Rico-West Dolores

Motorcycle trails reduced; timing restrictions added

November 20, 2017

Residents urged to take precautions during rutting season

Residents urged to take precautions during rutting season

Wildlife officials offer tips to reduce conflicts

November 15, 2017

Deal bans cyanide traps in Colorado

Deal bans cyanide traps in Colorado

Department of Agriculture says devices not used on public lands

November 6, 2017