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Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’?
Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists
Agriculture
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What makes a prize-winning alpaca? Ask these Colorado breeders
animals are judged on their fleece and frame
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Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs
Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing
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Federal government introduced invasive plants. Should it pay to remove them in Montezuma County?
Russian olives and salt cedars are gulping up water and impacting pasture
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Water managers see runoff as positive sign
Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year
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Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County
Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease
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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
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Durango fire marshal warns against burning in afternoons with current conditions
Firefighters have responded to two ag burns in less than a week
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For ranchers, adjusting to drought requires innovation, planning
Valley takes lessons from dry years to improve irrigation system
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Emergency rule temporarily suspends all Colorado poultry events
flu detected in wild geese; virus threatens domestic and commercial poultry
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What happened to hemp? High interest a few years ago declines statewide
expo offers ray of hope for crop’s future in Southwest Colorado
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Bayfield teacher lends expertise to Durango High School ag students
Florida Mesa Elementary provides space for DHS agriculture labs
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Incoming state Sen. Cleave Simpson introduces himself in Cortez
Republican is a farmer and rancher from Alamosa
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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
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What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?
Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers
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Rescued horses surrendered to Dolores County sheriff
Suspect denies owning any of the horses; assistant DA said she faced previous animal abuse charges
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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
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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
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In Durango, ranchers meet with conservationists about wolf reintroduction
Workshop speaker says it’s crucial for those in agriculture to share their experiences
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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 one of his horses can’t wait to get on the…
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Aurum Labs in Durango receives state certification for hemp testing
Company also seeks nod from Drug Enforcement Agency
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Colorado’s hemp management plan wins federal approval
Country music singer Willie Nelson applauds Gov. Polis for prioritizing industry
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Can Colorado become the leader in industrial hemp?
Gov. Jared Polis wants to make state a hub for production
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Dredging will provide access to last 5 feet of irrigation water in parched McPhee Reservoir
Drought and historic low-water level reveal sediment blockage
Food
Farmers Market: Leafcutter Farms, like its six-legged namesake, grows mushrooms
farmers also sell cultivation supplies for would-be growers
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Southwest Coloradans raise questions, concerns about wolf restoration
Diverse crowd attends open house to discuss reintroduction
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Monsoon delivers (so far) across Southwest Colorado
rains are a welcome sight after last year’s dry summer and low-snowpack winter
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks public for input on wolf reintroduction
Feedback will inform reintroduction plans for apex predator
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Bayfield’s newest farmers market takes grassroots approach
Plata County artisans, farmers bring homemade items