Agriculture

Local News

Basin Coop customers to begin paying sales tax to city of Durango

Co-op annexed into city limits

January 18, 2018

Local News

Cortez council cools to urban farming committee proposal

delays OK of nonprofit’s request

January 10, 2018

Food

Dolores farmers market grows in winter

vendors join longtime sellers at Four Seasons Greenhouse

January 10, 2018

Books

Cortez Western writer bringing back dime novel

Ranching trilogy wins another award

January 6, 2018

Local News

Frustrations mount over La Plata County’s proposed land-use code

community views land plan as threat to property rights

January 5, 2018

Local News

Elementary students bring Dolores history to life

Elementary students put on lively skits about mining, railroads, ranching

January 2, 2018

Food

You could be eating fresh local strawberries in winter if this researcher has her way

Offseason strawberries are not known for such great flavor – they come from too far away and are bred for…

December 28, 2017

Food

Cortez deli offers locally raised meats, Hungarian style

Deli’s Mangalitsa is known as being the Kobe of pork

December 26, 2017

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy awarded $1.8 million grant

Funding will create, expand programs to encourage youth to spend time outdoors

December 26, 2017

Business

Woman creates Four Corners haven for Welsh ponies

Weehaven makes name for Cortez in world of Welsh ponies

December 23, 2017

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy awarded $1.8 million grant

Funding supports outdoor programs for local youth

December 22, 2017

Local News

Nonprofit hopes to plant community garden in Cortez

supports Needful Provision’s grant application

December 14, 2017

Food

Why does junk food cost less than vegetables?

It’s not because their ingredients benefit from subsidies

December 6, 2017

Food

Nonprofit hopes to plant community garden in Cortez

supports Needful Provision’s grant application

December 5, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County weed program applies for disaster assistance

would help manage weeds left by wildfires

November 29, 2017

Local News

Cortez Recreation Center’s community garden set to expand

Volunteers plan to add 10 plots by spring

November 27, 2017

Local News

CSU Extension gets new advisory committee

Rewrite of rules aims to clear up management of county fair, 4H program

November 19, 2017

Local News

Montezuma orchard project receives two state grants

will go toward apple varieties, education

November 15, 2017

Local News

Montezuma orchard project receives two state grants

Funding will go toward apple varieties, education

November 10, 2017

Regional News

In the Southwest, a sustainable breed of cattle

Criollo thrive in conditions hard for others

November 9, 2017

Business

Lewis-Arriola farm conference will focus on profitability

No-till, organic and a center-pivot drip system on agenda

November 3, 2017

Food

Chinese scientists genetically engineered a low-fat pig, but for whose benefit?

The genetic breakthrough has been heralded as something of a win-win for farmers and consumers: The former could lower the…

October 30, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County hears offer to continue funding CSU Extension

Commissioners reconsider funding office, including 4-H Club

October 22, 2017

Local News

Granny Smiths are late bloomers in Cortez

Smith flowers in October on 4-in-1 tree in Cortez

October 11, 2017

Local News

Dolores to host downtown Harvest Festival and Apple Orchard Social

produce, heirloom apple trees, grass-fed beef for sale at annual festival

October 9, 2017

Local News

Southwest Farm Fresh Co-op lands USDA promotion grant

will help expand direct-sales program

October 6, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County votes to stop funding CSU Extension Office in Cortez

Commissioners say decision is preliminary

October 6, 2017

Local News

School to Farm program to hold annual fundraiser in Mancos

Homespun Supper scheduled for Saturday

September 27, 2017

Local News

Freeze warning issued for Southwest Colorado

An irrigated field in Montezuma County in early October 2016.The Journal file Locations in Southwest Colorado include Cortez, Dove Creek,…

September 24, 2017

Local News

Who will be next generation’s farmers?

Average age of state’s farmers is almost 59; cost of start-up, land are hurdles

September 20, 2017