Dead lynx identified as 11½-year-old male born in Telluride Official says animal was tagged January 12, 2017
Home-school students learn with equine program Course provides enrichment of home-school students December 29, 2016
La Plata County looks to draft rules to limit barking dogs Fido would get 20 minutes to woof it up August 31, 2016
Local News Forest Service installing cave gates to save bats Effort made to halt spread of white-nose syndrome July 12, 2016
Local News Woman cited with trespassing for freeing pup from car An effort by two women to free a puppy from hot pickup went awry earlier this month. The pooch checked… June 16, 2016
Local News Silverton’s resident mascot and wolf-dog dies Town laments loss of beloved mascot May 25, 2016
Local News Rabies vaccine requirement for pets gains momentum in state Legislature Currently, local governments determine policy February 11, 2016
State Nation World Rural, barking dogs may get shorter leash La Plata County exploring dog-nuisance, animal-cruelty regulations October 1, 2015
Local News Dog-killing neighbor gets jail time A judge recently made an example of a Cortez woman who pleaded guilty in an animal cruelty case. Appearing out… June 18, 2015
Local News Nowlin unveils plan for mounted patrol Local horse enthusiasts encourage mustang adoptions March 5, 2015
DS - News Sheriff unveils plan for mounted patrol Local horse enthusiasts encourage mustang adoptions March 4, 2015
Local News Dog bite: a door-to-door salesman’s nightmare A door-to-door salesperson has reported that a cattle dog on County Road L bit him. The homeowner, however, said the… February 11, 2015
Living 12 Strays event raises $1,775; 39 pets adopted Twenty-nine cats and 10 dogs have a new home thanks to the Cortez Animal Shelter’s 12 Strays of Christmas event.… December 24, 2014
Local News Fundraiser to help Towaoc shelter Organizers hope to raise $5,000 for fencing, runs October 23, 2014
MT - News Horse sanctuary is homeless on the range Woman loses lease on land near Bayfield September 23, 2014
Local News Horse sanctuary is homeless on the range Woman loses lease on land near Bayfield September 22, 2014
DS - News Pet of The Week Chubba-daya is an almost all white 3-month-old blue heeler Staffordshire terrier mix, female, with an excellent personality. Affectionate and playful,… November 6, 2013
