At recent Carbondale Board of Trustee meetings, members of the public have brought forth concerns about pollution accumulating beneath the Veteran Memorial Bridge. That bridge, connecting Carbondale with Highway 82, has long attracted homeless campers and gained extra attention in the fall of 2023 when a large group of migrants was found to be sheltering […]
John Groves
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Clearing a path for Avalanche Creek bighorns
In the spring of last year, The Sopris Sun published a report on the herd of bighorn sheep at Avalanche Creek. At the time, The Sun reported that the bighorn herd was in a precarious position due to a disease contracted from local domestic sheep, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) was considering different strategies […]
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CPW faces tough call for sake of Avalanche Creek bighorns
If you find yourself mucking around Filoha Meadows or up behind Sopris this spring, keep an eye peeled for bighorn sheep. If you’re lucky, you might catch yourself a glimpse of one of Colorado’s few indigenous herds. However, as sure-footed as the species is, Avalanche Creek’s herd stands on unsteady ground.Over the years, disease has […]
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Injured Wildlife 101
In December, my housemate discovered a buck in our yard with an injured leg and mangled antler. What do you do for injured wildlife? “Ideally, leave it alone and give [Colorado Parks and Wildlife] a call so we can assess it,” says District Wildlife Manager John Groves. “I’ll look at the condition of the animal […]