Researchers insist fireflies exist in New Mexico – if you know where to look Western Firefly Project in New Mexico has 13 confirmed sightings since 2021 December 25, 2025
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
Northern lights leave Southwest Colorado residents awe-struck forecasts another dazzling show this evening October 12, 2024
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
Annular solar eclipse attracts travelers to Mesa Verde National Park ‘Ring of fire’ leaves spectators awe-struck October 14, 2023
What to expect from an above-average spring runoff reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding April 7, 2023
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
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
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
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
Elm seed bugs are pests; so are the trees that produce their favorite food invasive species accommodates another August 18, 2022
Grazing goats offer simple weed and fire mitigation DuranGoats business uses holistic farming techniques to rejuvenate pastures August 3, 2022
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
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
Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread March 17, 2022
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
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
‘Mine burp’ causes water discoloration of Animas River north of Silverton officials are monitoring discharge but do not anticipate lasting impacts September 16, 2021
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
What’s that clicking noise? Cicadas emerging from the ground after several years to breed June 22, 2021
Honey bees swarm in Cortez neighborhood Swarming is a natural process for bees to relocate hives May 14, 2021
10 ‘moon trees’ land in Durango Student’s project honors local astronaut, Earth Day and Apollo mission April 23, 2021
Scars of aspen decline persist nearly 20 years after drought Logging can regenerate some stands, but changing climate a threat March 1, 2020
