Livestock farming

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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

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La Plata County poultry farmers raise Thanksgiving turkeys

producer helps shape legislation to support regional agriculture

November 26, 2025

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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

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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

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

run, generational business dates back to 1940s

October 1, 2025

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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

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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

Regional News

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

Food

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

Bulwan family raises pork and steers south of Bayfield

June 21, 2025

Food

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

Gomez raises chickens, sells eggs

June 16, 2025

Local News

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

Regional News

New litter of wolf pups spotted by Colorado wildlife officials

Confirmation comes after Pitkin County rancher said calves were attacked

June 13, 2025

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Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

April 30, 2025

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Photo: Learning to judge

Children participate in Rumble in the Rockies Livestock Judging Contest

April 4, 2025

Regional News

The last of Colorado’s dairy cows infected with bird flu have been released from quarantine

All the herds of dairy cows in Colorado infected with bird flu have been released from quarantine. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert…

November 2, 2024

Local News

Ignacio FFA chapter to add new chicken coop building

district’s agricultural education department received grant to help pay for 160-square-foot structure

October 29, 2024

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Video: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days

1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday

September 28, 2024

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Photos: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days

1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday

September 28, 2024

Local News

The sheep are baaaaah-ck in Bayfield

1,000 sheep will proceed down Buck Highway for 24th annual Bayfield Heritage Days on Saturday

September 25, 2024

Regional News

New federal report on Colorado bird flu cases urges health agencies to prepare for more infections among farm workers

Dairy cows stand in a field outside of a milking barn at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease…

August 31, 2024

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Junior livestock participants show pride at La Plata County Fair

‘I learned how to establish a routine and just to work hard and value it’

August 10, 2024

Regional News

More cows are getting avian flu in Colorado. Officials are trying to stop it from spreading to humans

Ronny and Kelsey Pope are joined by their son Chisum, 7, and niece Maelle Frasier, 8, as they check on…

June 22, 2024

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Tuxon Ranch in southwest La Plata County has big plans involving equine education

leadership for ranch near Breen working with Durango School District

May 27, 2024

Regional News

Colorado scientists develop a laser to measure cow burps

Randy Neil opens a gate as he moves his cattle Tuesday from one pasture to another near Ignacio. Neil rotates…

March 14, 2024