Agriculture

Colorado llama drama finally over as last of missing pair found near Ridgway

pack animals, there is no hugging reunion: ‘They’re our partners. They’re not our pets’

November 5, 2024

Colorado lawmakers advance property tax exemptions for more agricultural land

A new ranch bill would expand the definition to include land used for chicken and pig commercial farming. (AP Photo/Steve…

September 21, 2024

Regional News

Gov. Polis signs special session bill to expand agricultural tax breaks in Colorado

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a second bill passed during a special session, making certain property tax exemptions permanent. The…

September 8, 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

Local News

Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers

U.S. agriculture shrinks, La Plata County grows

August 26, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Ribbons and buckles at La Plata County Fair

Livestock showmanship competition held on Saturday

August 10, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Friday at the La Plata County Fair

Eleanor Strietze, 18 months, pets one of Zantha Kugles chickens as she is held by mom Amber Strietze on Friday…

August 10, 2024

Local News

Photo: Kidding around at the La Plata County Fair

Brothers Van Duran, 6, left, and Norman Duran, 5, pet a goat Friday at the La Plata County Fair at…

August 10, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez

Montezuma County Fair Ranch Rodeo took place Friday

August 3, 2024

Local News

Technology in agriculture luring more students to field, Colorado State University president says

Parsons visited Durango, Western Slope as part of community outreach trip

July 31, 2024

Local News

Photos: SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab adds grow dome

Matt Wheeler, front, and Henry Broeren with Scapegoat Landscaping install irrigation Thursday in the new SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab grow…

July 16, 2024

Local News

Wolverines could return to the San Juan Mountains: What will reintroduction look like?

Legislature passed a law directing Colorado Parks and Wildlife to begin the reintroduction process

July 1, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Flower power

Durango Botanic Gardens holds 11th annual ‘Gardens on Tour’ on Saturday

June 22, 2024

Local News

Photos: A peachy day

Joshua Bair, co-owner of Just Peachy, talks with regular customers Dave and Joyce Thayer on Wednesday at the newly opened…

June 13, 2024

Gallery

Photos: It’s rodeo time

Mountain Roundup Rodeo electrifies the crowd on Saturday

June 9, 2024

Local News

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

Tri-Cities

Cottonwood tree severely burned on Earth Day

burn next to Farmer’s Ditch caused Monday evening tree fire

April 23, 2024

Local News

Photos: Going for gold

winter over, dandelions provide abundant pollen and nectar

April 23, 2024

Regional News

Wildlife officers confirm Colorado’s first wolf attack since predators were reintroduced

found tooth marks, tracks and other evidence consistent with wolf depredation

April 3, 2024

Local News

Switching to drought-resistant crops ‘ain’t pretty’ – but support for farmers is there

Mountain Ute farmers are leaders in agricultural community

March 28, 2024

Local News

Tractor Supply Co. adding Bayfield location

Construction on new store expected to start this spring

March 21, 2024

Local News

Photo: Lighting up the lab

Nico Rodriguez, with Eagle Electric, puts up new sign lighting Tuesday at the SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab next to Riverview…

March 19, 2024

Regional News

A group of House lawmakers look to H-2A visa reform to ease labor crisis, but can it get wider support?

Roby Myers of the Montezuma County Noxious Weed program uses a Cat 309 Excavator to clear a pasture of Russian…

March 10, 2024

Local News

Darrin Parmenter is climbing the trellis at CSU Extension

director and horticulture agent of the La Plata County office has taken a regional leadership position

March 9, 2024

Local News

Durango producer to visit U.S. Capitol in effort to uphold organic farming practices

says big-name producers are not being held to USDA’s standard of organic

February 27, 2024

Local News

La Plata County agricultural classification review underway

actual values benefit farmers, but assessor must verify qualified use

January 22, 2024

Local News

State Historical Fund grants $250K for Root Cellar Barn at The Old Fort in Hesperus

Building deficiencies were harming crops grown by students in Fort Lewis College’s Farmer In Training Program

January 5, 2024

Community

Pueblo Seed and Food Company to open for 2024

Cortez company, which will open on Jan. 19, sells products made from whole grains, along with a long list of…

January 4, 2024

Gallery

Southwest Colorado living history

Bayfield Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing

September 30, 2023

Local News

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