Accidental killing of mother bear in Silverton spawns effort to curb wildlife conflicts
Sheriff’s deputy shot sow with beanbag round in attempt to drive bruin out of town
DATE: Sep 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Wildlife agencies asking for information about rare condor killed near Cortez
Critically endangered bird was shot in March northeast of Lewis
DATE: Sep 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Deputy in Silverton kills bear with less-lethal round
Reports indicate it was an attempt to haze prowling bear gone awry
DATE: Sep 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Citizen scientists relaunch pika project in Southwest Colorado
Durango student breathes new life into PikaNet, which monitors climate-sensitive species
DATE: Sep 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Bear activity on the rise, resource officer position eliminated
Wildlife officers have received 40% more bear reports compared with the same date in 2023
DATE: Sep 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
At 84, Durango civil rights attorney Leonard Davies is still looking to make the justice system fair
Resident represented Black Panthers, migrant workers and other groups in freedom of speech and civil liberties cases
DATE: Sep 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
What happens when a natural gas company doesn’t pay a $12 million La Plata County tax bill?
Simcoe LLC has outstanding debt of $9.2 million
DATE: Aug 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Injured hiker rescued by helicopter from Chicago Basin
64-year-old patient was transported to Mercy Hospital
DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County adopts road impact fees
New development will have to pay fees in range of $1,200 to $3,700 for new dwelling units
DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
The race is (almost) on for La Plata County treasurer
A write-in candidate will challenge incumbent appointee Moni Grushkin
DATE: Aug 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Lodgers tax reallocation makes La Plata County ballot
Voters will be asked in November to redirect 70% of annual revenue
DATE: Aug 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
Body of Arizona man, 79, found near Lemon Reservoir
Horseback rider stumbled upon the man’s camp and discovered body nearby
DATE: Aug 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News
