Livestock farming

Ranchers argue new wolf hazing rule isn’t a solution to predation

Livestock owner questions why he can kill other predators, but not wolves

January 17, 2022

Stockman and Stewardship to host education seminar

Stockman and Stewardship will host an educational seminar Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 at Spring Hollow Ranch & Equestrian Park,…

August 12, 2021

Food

Farmers Market: Mill Iron Lazy K raises all-natural, grass-fed beef

Dolores ranch also sells pasture-raised duck and chicken eggs

June 22, 2021

Regional News

Colorado court rejects animal cruelty measure opposed by farmers, ranchers

Initiative 16 heads back to the title board and its proponents for change

June 21, 2021

Local News

La Plata County commission opposes effort to expand animal cruelty laws to fish, livestock

Initiative seeks to extend life of ag animals, redefine some farm practices as ‘sex acts’

June 8, 2021

Food

Southwest Colorado responds to MeatOut Day by celebrating meat

Durango barbecue just one of many celebrations of livestock industry

March 21, 2021

Local News

Southwest Colorado livestock meeting addresses grazing, wolves

Boebert joins ranchers in opposing plan to reintroduce predator, calls compensation a ‘joke’

February 15, 2021

Local News

Disease might have spread to wild rabbits in Southwest Colorado

Domestic rabbits test positive in Montezuma County

November 14, 2020

Local News

Sheep steal show at otherwise sleepy La Plata County Fair

activities canceled because of pandemic, but livestock competitions can’t be stopped

August 6, 2020

Local News

In wake of proposed budget cuts, House member questions USDA’s ‘lack of reliance on facts’

administration proposes trimming billions from aid programs

February 15, 2020

Local News

Trade deal with Mexico, Canada restores some certainty for Colorado farmers

says USMCA is ‘vital for Colorado’s economy’

January 29, 2020

Local News

Semitrailer carrying cattle overturns north of Dolores

10 cattle dead, 3 crippled, considered complete losses

September 25, 2019

Local News

Hard work rewarded at La Plata County Fair

rate livestock, baking, handicrafts and more

August 9, 2019

Local News

Sheared and shown: Sheep have their day at La Plata County Fair

Activities, competitions to run through the weekend

August 8, 2019

Local News

Two cases of livestock virus confirmed in La Plata County

health officials ask ranchers to report sick animals

July 15, 2019

Local News

Horse falls, injures girl and dies near Hesperus

of death is unknown; no injuries visible on animal

July 11, 2019

Regional News

Rancher works to establish water buffalo in Colorado

Roaring Fork Valley provides challenges, possibilities

June 9, 2019

Local News

Wayne and Melody Semler honored as Cattlemen of the Year

Bayfield ranchers praised for deep agricultural roots in La Plata County

May 3, 2019

Local News

Cattle market remains steady; exports rise

ranchers hear presentation at San Juan Beef Symposium

February 14, 2019

Local News

San Juan Basin Beef Symposium will have a drought focus

Speakers plan talks about toxins, range and herd management

January 13, 2019

Regional News

2019 National Western is last chance to visit old stockyards

Back then, all the action happened in the stockyards, where ranchers and buyers sized up beef cattle, bid on train…

January 13, 2019

Community

Cowbelles raise quilt along Main Street

to be raffled off at Livestock Association meeting in February

January 11, 2019

Education

San Juan Basin Beef Symposium will have a drought focus

Speakers plan talks about toxins, range and herd management, the economy

January 11, 2019

Local News

Durango Diaries to focus on the future of agriculture

events of season to be held at granges

November 26, 2018