conservation

As gray wolves spread across western Colorado, ranchers face new livestock losses and weigh whether range riders can really reduce conflict in rugged terrain.

Blood types aren’t just a human trait — animals have them too, and they play a critical role in wildlife rescue, veterinary care, and conservation efforts across the natural world.

The Christmas Bird Count returns on December 14, with official counts at Bears Ears, Cortez, and Durango. Volunteers of all experience levels are invited to help track winter bird populations across the region.

A new report warns that shrinking national monuments could endanger drinking water for 13 million Americans by exposing protected rivers and streams to mining and drilling.

How do you balance outdoor recreation with conservation of landscapes and wildlife? A group called the Montelores Coalition has come up with a draft plan for dealing with that issue.

Trail reporter Phil says recent rain and mountain snow are changing conditions across Boggy Draw, Cortez, and Rico. Riders and hikers may find limited windows to get outside before more moisture returns Sunday.

A look back at the life of Ansel Adams, the iconic photographer whose work shaped American conservation and redefined landscape photography.

A Moab resident discovered spray-painted graffiti in Arches National Park in the middle of the 44-day government shutdown. National parks have remained open during that time with little to no staff.

Researchers in western Colorado are studying tree rings along the Crystal River to understand its natural flow — and build a case for keeping it wild and free.

The Colorado River Indian Tribes grant personhood to the Colorado River, affirming its rights and cultural importance in a growing global movement.