Agriculture

Southwest Life

Aspen forests northeast of Dolores proposed for logging

is to remove older stands, improve diversity

October 28, 2018

Food

If you don’t eat honey because you are a vegan, avocados might be off-limits, too

Some vegans avoid eating honey because it exploits the labor of bees. It turns out that those people might want…

October 21, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County OKs first hemp processing plant

Botanicals will extract oil for balms, tinctures

October 17, 2018

Local News

Drought plan aims to curtail water loss at Lake Powell, Lake Mead

Avoiding serious shortages is the goal

October 10, 2018

Local News

Regional food hub planted in Cortez

entities to use renovated building, serve those in need

October 7, 2018

Regional News

Ranchers, U.S. square off over fencing at national preserve

Ranchers in northern New Mexico are squaring off with federal land managers over miles of unmended fencing along the boundary…

September 30, 2018

Regional News

Weld County horse tests positive for viral disease

GREELEY â€“ State officials say a Weld County horse has tested positive for a viral disease. Colorado State Veterinarian Keith…

September 30, 2018

Regional News

New reports show impact of President Trump’s trade war on agriculture

Promotion program set up to help farmers find new markets

September 13, 2018

Food

Animas River Green Chile Festival to celebrate Southwest’s venerable pepper

Aztec’s Sutherland Farms to host event to commemorate green chile harvest

September 11, 2018

Local News

What’s good for the butterfly may be toxic to livestock

Dangers of milkweed can be easily avoided, officials say

September 5, 2018

Business

Two Montezuma County properties honored as Centennial Farms and Ranches

Montezuma County properties honored as Centennial Farms and Ranches

September 1, 2018

Southwest Life

Native American farmers plan moves to global market, greater sustainability

Cultivating cultural traditions in Arizona

September 1, 2018

Local News

Durango Diaries announces Season 2 speakers and story lineup

episode will feature 416 Fire firefighters

August 27, 2018

Local News

Repairs force drainage of Groundhog Reservoir; no bag limit on fish

Emergency fish salvage implemented by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

August 26, 2018

Food

Got zucchini?

Festival celebrates humble squash

August 22, 2018

Food

Farmers Market Profile: Local farmers hope to become local staple of food security

to Plate Produce has doubled in size every year since inception

August 22, 2018

Local News

Marye Jackson celebrates 90th birthday at community garden

gardener honored at garden she helps steward

August 19, 2018

Local News

Master gardener to be honored at Ohana Kuleana open house

Jackson celebrates 90th birthday

August 15, 2018

Food

Pine River Library to host Zucchini Extravaganza

annual event features food, contests

August 15, 2018

Local News

Kids at La Plata County Fair reap massive benefits at Junior Livestock Sale

Participants collect more than $275,000 in livestock sale

August 12, 2018

Southwest Life

San Juan National Forest adjusts grazing north of Dolores

decision has new requirements to improve range

August 10, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County Fair’s fun contests attract a crowd

Chicken chase draws children and a crowd of proud parents

August 1, 2018

Business

Commissioner candidate grows hemp as experiment

‘I’m a doer more than a talker and did not want to advocate growing hemp without learning how to do…

July 28, 2018

Local News

Reservoir levels in Southwest Colorado hit 16-year low

Shareholders face shutoff

July 26, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County Fair returns July 27

Weeklong fair adds Richie Law concert, ATV rodeo

July 22, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County Fair returns July 27

Weeklong fair adds Richie Law concert, ATV rodeo

July 18, 2018

Local News

Woman faces 18 charges in Cortez horse neglect case

Stenzel faces 18 counts of cruelty

July 12, 2018

Local News

McPhee Reservoir water inflow is lowest since dam was built

As a result, supply in the reservoir has also dropped slightly to 16.7 inches per acre, down from earlier estimates…

June 25, 2018

Southwest Life

Hay shortage in Southwest Colorado could hit ranchers hard

Drought presents tough challenges for livestock owners

June 24, 2018

Local News

Pleasant View rancher lands job as CSU Extension director in Montezuma County

grew up in 4-H, has recent agriculture and law degrees

June 18, 2018