Bears - The Journal

Durango residents spotting bears in area

Expert says sightings happening earlier every year

DATE: Mar 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Death toll for bears hits record numbers in Southwest Colorado

Bad natural food year, human attractants spell doom for bruins

DATE: Dec 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Warm temps prompt emergency ordinance for bear-strewn trash

Residents face $100 fine for violations

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Food hub sets its sights on Southwest Colorado

Nonprofit plans to expand into Montezuma County

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear spotted on Cortez resident’s front porch

Police warn of multiple reported sightings

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango residents face higher fines if a bear raids trash

Emergency ordinance will last 60 days

DATE: Sep 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bears raid Dolores trash as town phases in resistant cans

But new secured bins have improved the situation, sheriff says

DATE: Aug 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango may tighten penalty for bear-strewn trash

First warnings may be eliminated for residents who don’t secure trash

DATE: Aug 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores passes law requiring bear-resistant trash cans

Penalty includes a fine of up to $499, possible jail time

DATE: Aug 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff confronts bear near Dolores High School

Nowlin fires twice with rubber bullets, runs bear up hillside

DATE: Aug 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear breaks into SUV, then takes it for a short drive

Subaru trashed in Durango neighborhood

DATE: Aug 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bear sightings in Dolores prompt sheriff patrols

Sheriff warns residents to secure trash

DATE: Jul 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News