A black bear wandered quite far into town limits and ended up in a willow tree at 8th and Cleveland Street last Wednesday. CPW, Rio Blanco County Sheriff, and Meeker PD responded. We will have a full story in next week’s edition. BETH FOX PHOTO
Tag: Bear Aware
THAT’S NOT HONEY…
Bears are popping up all over the place as they search for water and food, including in town, according to recent reports. Here’s what is becoming your regular reminder to practice bear awareness (check out bearwise.org for tips). The bear above has been noshing on some pretty fragrant roadkill at[Read More…]
BEARY BAD MANNERS
A “terribly mannered” young black bear broke through the window of this camper home near Lake Avery this week and made quite the mess in an effort to find food. Colorado Parks and Wildlife later trapped and euthanized the bear, according to homeowner Di Harber. Several bear sightings have been[Read More…]
White River Natl. Forest campgrounds open for the season; camp responsibly
RBC | The summer season is fast approaching and many White River National Forest campgrounds are scheduled to open in mid-May. Lower elevation campgrounds are expected to open at times indicated on the Forest Campground list ; however, higher elevation campgrounds (above 8,000 feet) including many near Aspen and the[Read More…]
