Local News Water managers see runoff as positive sign Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year April 28, 2022
Local News Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease April 22, 2022
Local News Cattlemen’s Association says industry needs active support to remain strong Ranchers have plenty of concerns about the future, but find unity among each other April 13, 2022
Local News Durango fire marshal warns against burning in afternoons with current conditions Firefighters have responded to two ag burns in less than a week April 8, 2022
Local News For ranchers, adjusting to drought requires innovation, planning Valley takes lessons from dry years to improve irrigation system April 5, 2022
Local News Emergency rule temporarily suspends all Colorado poultry events flu detected in wild geese; virus threatens domestic and commercial poultry March 31, 2022
Local News What happened to hemp? High interest a few years ago declines statewide expo offers ray of hope for crop’s future in Southwest Colorado March 29, 2022
Local News Bayfield teacher lends expertise to Durango High School ag students Florida Mesa Elementary provides space for DHS agriculture labs March 2, 2022
Local News Incoming state Sen. Cleave Simpson introduces himself in Cortez Republican is a farmer and rancher from Alamosa February 13, 2022
Regional News As Colorado warms, snow arrives later and melts earlier; soils, rivers and reservoirs face changes six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history February 7, 2022
Local News What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching? Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers January 29, 2022
Local News Rescued horses surrendered to Dolores County sheriff Suspect denies owning any of the horses; assistant DA said she faced previous animal abuse charges January 20, 2022
Local News A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested December 28, 2021
Local News Colorado pushes its use of West’s major river to the limit, new study shows Rivers Council found that diversion and climate change could worsen limited water resources across seven Western states December 14, 2021
Local News In Durango, ranchers meet with conservationists about wolf reintroduction Workshop speaker says it’s crucial for those in agriculture to share their experiences November 3, 2021
Local News Photos: Eating where the grass is greener Gale McPherson gets a second cutting of his recently planted quality hay seed mix on Friday north of Durango, as… October 23, 2021
Local News Aurum Labs in Durango receives state certification for hemp testing Company also seeks nod from Drug Enforcement Agency August 20, 2021
Regional News Colorado’s hemp management plan wins federal approval Country music singer Willie Nelson applauds Gov. Polis for prioritizing industry August 11, 2021
Regional News Can Colorado become the leader in industrial hemp? Gov. Jared Polis wants to make state a hub for production August 9, 2021
Local News Dredging will provide access to last 5 feet of irrigation water in parched McPhee Reservoir Drought and historic low-water level reveal sediment blockage August 6, 2021
Food Farmers Market: Leafcutter Farms, like its six-legged namesake, grows mushrooms farmers also sell cultivation supplies for would-be growers July 27, 2021
Local News Southwest Coloradans raise questions, concerns about wolf restoration Diverse crowd attends open house to discuss reintroduction July 22, 2021
Local News Monsoon delivers (so far) across Southwest Colorado rains are a welcome sight after last year’s dry summer and low-snowpack winter July 21, 2021
Local News Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks public for input on wolf reintroduction Feedback will inform reintroduction plans for apex predator July 14, 2021
Local News Southwest food co-op sees success through virtual farmers market jumped 70% in 2020 July 11, 2021
Local News Bayfield’s newest farmers market takes grassroots approach Plata County artisans, farmers bring homemade items June 30, 2021
Local News Drought triggers penalties for overuse of water Dolores Water Conservancy District enacts fines to deter overuse of water June 30, 2021
Food Farmers Market: Kind Hemp Farms is passionate about regenerative agriculture Archuleta County farmers sell CBD products and honey June 8, 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
Local News Montezuma County declares drought disaster and federal programs offer drought assistance, emergency loans June 7, 2021