County Bears close national monument … by Special to the Herald Times on July 8, 2013 Special to the Herald Times Author More in County: RIO HAPPENINGS: May 31-JUNE 6, 2026 June 10, 2026 COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 11th, 2026 June 10, 2026 RBC Sheriff candidates’ Q&A June 10, 2026 Several recent sightings of black bears near where visitors travel have caused the closure of two campgrounds at Dinosaur National Monument until further notice. The bears present a danger to visitors, and safety precautions are being taken.