Livestock farming

Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County

Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County

‘Americans have become very separated from where their food is produced,’ owner Jerry Zink says

January 14, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County poultry farmers raise Thanksgiving turkeys

La Plata County poultry farmers raise Thanksgiving turkeys

producer helps shape legislation to support regional agriculture

November 26, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

With cattle drives, Montezuma County sheriff urges drivers to slow down

Livestock farming

With cattle drives, Montezuma County sheriff urges drivers to slow down

‘Just be patient, you’ll get through the herd,’ Steve Nowlin says

November 20, 2025 • Anna Watson — Journal Staff Writer

Photos: High County Cattle Auction

Photos: High County Cattle Auction

Buyers and sellers keep an eye on how much the cattle are selling for during the High Country Cattle Auction…

October 2, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

High Country Cattle Auction brings top-notch stock and country charm to Southwest Colorado

High Country Cattle Auction brings top-notch stock and country charm to Southwest Colorado

run, generational business dates back to 1940s

October 1, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Photo: Mules kick back

Photo: Mules kick back

Mules take advantage of a little shade on a hot sunny Wednesday afternoon southeast of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

September 5, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Turkeys in their pen on Thursday at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride Judy…

August 8, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Officials approve another $100,000 for rancher whose livestock was killed by wolves

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Officials approve another $100,000 for rancher whose livestock was killed by wolves

Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission voted 6-5 to compensate Conway Farrell after heated debate

July 18, 2025 • Tracy Ross — The Colorado Sun

Farmers Market: Leaning Tree Farms is transforming a property into a legacy

Farmers Market: Leaning Tree Farms is transforming a property into a legacy

Bulwan family raises pork and steers south of Bayfield

June 21, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Farmers Market: Big Ben’s Meats carries on a family legacy

Farmers Market: Big Ben’s Meats carries on a family legacy

Gomez raises chickens, sells eggs

June 16, 2025 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

La Plata County’s Vaughn Johnson named Cattleman of the Year

La Plata County’s Vaughn Johnson named Cattleman of the Year

Physician-turned-rancher honored for decades of dedication to local agriculture

June 15, 2025 • Matthew Silverman — Special to the Herald

New litter of wolf pups spotted by Colorado wildlife officials

New litter of wolf pups spotted by Colorado wildlife officials

Confirmation comes after Pitkin County rancher said calves were attacked

June 13, 2025 • Jennifer Brown — The Colorado Sun