Boulder enacts seasonal leash rules to prevent dog-bear conflicts

Boulder is imposing seasonal leash rules on certain open space trails to reduce dog-bear encounters. State of play: Summer is prime bear season in Colorado, and officials say loose dogs can escalate run-ins that endanger people, pets and wildlife. Boulder County has had a spate of bear sightings and incidents in recent weeks. Two black bears were seen on a trail in Eldorado Canyon State Park. Sheriff's deputies say bears have broken into...