Regional News Colorado farmers and ranchers haven’t been able to repair their own equipment, until now A new state law requires manufacturers to hand over parts, software, instructions and other necessary tools May 18, 2023
Local News Food and water: A future that is one and the same Efficient use is conservation, say farmers at Southwestern Water Conservation District’s annual seminar April 3, 2023
Regional News Program to cut Colorado River water use shuffles forward is a key strategy in the Upper Basin’s plan to conserve water and help replenish reservoirs and rivers in the… March 22, 2023
New Mexico Growing Forward Farm hosts pruning workshop to prune young trees to encourage productive growth March 4, 2023
Regional News Right-to-repair bill for farming equipment advances out of Colorado House right-to-repair legislation from Rep. Brianna Titone February 23, 2023
Regional News 11 states consider ‘right to repair’ for farming equipment Lawmakers in Colorado, other states introducing bills to force farming equipment manufacturers to help farmers to do their own repairs February 13, 2023
Local News Montezuma County leader Steve Chappell dies; service is Saturday Chappell was a family man and national Nordic champion January 27, 2023
Local News Workshop on ranching in drought stresses sustainability Mountain Ute Tribe Farm and Ranch hosted a free series of presentations on range and herd management January 15, 2023
Local News Avian flu helps create shortage of eggs and higher prices at grocery stores Experts say new Colorado law may also increase costs, but is unlikely to further reduce supply January 10, 2023
Local News What do the landowners of the Hesperus solar project have to say? of the three parties has reasons for participating in the project December 17, 2022
Local News Photo: Last of the harvest Sienna Schulte, farm manager at Twin Buttes Farm, harvests green tomatoes Tuesday with hopes that most of them will ripen… October 11, 2022
Local News Photo: Haying time in the Animas Valley George Vandenberg bales mountain grass on Tuesday north of Durango in the Animas Valley. Vandenberg said because of the monsoon… October 1, 2022
Local News Table to Farm Compost invites Durango residents to take part in study Participants will receive three months of free food scrap collections September 20, 2022
Regional News A San Luis Valley farm stops growing food to save a shrinking water supply Proposed conservation deal on 1,800 acres might be first of its kind in the country July 11, 2022
Business Dehydrated meals company opening retail space in Durango to Summit takes imperfect produce and makes culinary delights for the backcountry June 19, 2022
Local News Southwest Tea Co. gets loose with ingredients grown on a farm in Mancos Dana Thompson has 12 blends available at Durango Farmers Market June 17, 2022
Local News Year-round farming can help satisfy off-season demand, but it’s challenging work extension offers chance to strengthen relationships between local producers, customers June 17, 2022
Local News Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed June 10, 2022
Local News Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’? Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists May 16, 2022
Local News Federal government introduced invasive plants. Should it pay to remove them in Montezuma County? Russian olives and salt cedars are gulping up water and impacting pasture May 5, 2022
Local News Local farms producing crops for Pine River Shares Produce is part of Field to Fork program May 3, 2022
Local News Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease April 22, 2022
Local News Cattlemen’s Association says industry needs active support to remain strong Ranchers have plenty of concerns about the future, but find unity among each other April 13, 2022
Local News What happened to hemp? High interest a few years ago declines statewide expo offers ray of hope for crop’s future in Southwest Colorado March 29, 2022