Most Viewed Stories Caution: Burros crossing Highway 95 The Yuma
Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management urges caution when
driving on Highway 95, especially between mileposts 65 and 75.
According to the BLM, wild burros normally live along the
Colorado River during the summer months because of the water
source but during the winter months spend more time inland,
searching for vegetation. “The burros usually stay on the west
side of Highway 95 during the winter months,” said wild horse
and burro specialist John Hall. “Because there is so much
vegetation for the burros on the east side of Highway 95 right
now, the burros are crossing the highway to get to their food.”
“During the last couple of weeks, there have been numerous
traffic accidents associated with wild burros in that area,”
said BLM Yuma field manager John MacDonald. “We are very
concerned about the safety of the traveling public and also the
burros that roam in the area. Please be extra careful when you
drive through that stretch of the road