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Photos: It’s rodeo time

Mountain Roundup Rodeo electrifies the crowd on Saturday

June 9, 2024

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Durango High School student suffers traumatic brain injury in ranching accident

Heron was flown to Salt Lake City to undergo four-hour surgery that saved his life

June 4, 2024

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After strong year in ag, rising costs and new legislation cause concern for area cattlemen

Patcheck named Cattleman of the Year at annual banquet

April 30, 2024

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Bayfield rancher tosses hat into ring for La Plata County commissioner race

Removing roadblocks to building businesses, homes a priority for Paul Black

April 23, 2024

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Southwest Colorado ranchers wary as wolves are released

Conflict mitigation efforts have not been deployed in the region, stakeholders say

December 19, 2023

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Agreement ends domestic sheep grazing on 100,000 acres near Silverton

Bacteria carried by livestock pose serious threat to Colorado’s bighorn sheep population

November 10, 2023

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Southwest Colorado living history

Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing

September 30, 2023

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PHOTOS: Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing

Emmitt Carico, 10, smiles as rancher J. Paul Brown’s sheep run past him Saturday during the Bayfield Heritage Days and…

September 30, 2023

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Fairgrounds abuzz ahead of Saturday livestock auction

ranching hands show their animals at La Plata County Fair

August 12, 2023

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What do ranchers, oil producers and bike groups have in common?

all want a say in new federal land management rules

July 7, 2023

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Seeding a sustainable future

Mountain Ute Farm and Ranch using water allocation to prepare for a dry future

July 4, 2023

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Durango rodeo embodies Western heritage

event at La Plata County Fairgrounds seeks to expand its reach while staying true to its roots

June 23, 2023

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Photos: It’s rodeo time

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 06-21-23 – Durango- Sunset on Wednesday during the True Western Roundup rodeo at the La Plata County…

June 23, 2023

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One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees

experimental silvopasture in Bayfield could reduce water consumption

June 15, 2023

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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

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As bill clears Colorado Senate, concern lingers over wolf reintroduction delays

Advocates say the state legislation could incidentally interfere with timeline

April 25, 2023

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Could Colorado Senate bill delay wolf reintroduction by six years?

Wildlife advocates sound alarm on legislation, but lawmakers say concerns are misplaced

April 10, 2023

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Southern Utes ask Colorado Parks and Wildlife to restrict wolf releases to northern zone

a letter, tribe asks for broader recognition of sovereignty

March 28, 2023

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Photos: Springtime calving

A newborn Simmental calf that is part of rancher Perry Barnes’ herd southeast of Durango tries out its legs Friday…

March 24, 2023

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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

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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

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Colorado set to release draft of wolf reintroduction plan

are 6 big questions the proposal could answer

December 2, 2022

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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

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Ring the dinner bell: Fiesta Days’ Chuck Wagon competition heats up

Meat, biscuits, desserts galore at cook-off at fairgrounds Tina Stallard, with Curly Cue Camp, makes cornbread during the La Plata-Archuleta…

July 30, 2022