Local News
Montezuma Land Conservancy approved for $24,000 grant
Funding for irrigation efficiency project involving youths
Agriculture
Southwest Life
New orchard takes root in Dolores
Heritage apple trees will produce 700 bushels a year
Local News
Winter farmers market to open in Powerhouse Science Center
Jake and Amy Reid of Jake’s Farm moved to Hesperus after visiting the area and noticing a lack of poultry at the local markets. Amy Reid is helping to organize…
Business
USDA opens sign-up for Market Facilitation Program
Farmers hurt by tariffs eligible for monetary relief payments
Local News
‘Take a Boater Farming’ brings Dolores River stakeholders together
Irrigation and water use discussed at Fozzie’s Farm
Business
EsoTerra looks to boost an apple renaissance
Dolores startup looks to return the fruit to regional prominence it once enjoyed
Southwest Life
McPhee Reservoir contains strong carryover supply for 2020
Officials: It will fill with below-average winter
Regional News
New Mexico farmers, ranchers to get some tax relief
The IRS made the announcement Thursday, saying the extension affects drought sales that occurred during 2015 as the normal drought-sale replacement period is four years. The agency says qualifying farmers…
Local News
Apple lovers descend on Buckley for annual celebration
Days Festival honors regional history of local orchards
Food
Good Food Collective connects food and those who need it
Organization has expanded its programs in its second year
Local News
Cover those plants: First frost expected Wednesday night in Durango area
Overnight low forecast to drop below 32 degrees
Local News
No-interest loans aim to develop agricultural economy
will be made to small-scale farmers, food-focused entrepreneurs
Food
Senators press Trump administration on India pecan tariff
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall, both Democrats, recently signed on to a bipartisan letter from 12 senators urging U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to negotiate the lifting of…
Local News
Semitrailer carrying cattle overturns north of Dolores
10 cattle dead, 3 crippled, considered complete losses
Local News
Farm Bureau, state officials share concerns about youth involvement at 100th anniversary
Colorado agriculture commissioner: “We’ve got your back”
Regional News
Repeal of federal water rule brings comfort to agricultural communities
Environmentalist says EPA is ignoring good science
Southwest Life
High-altitude grazing a high risk for cattle
Disease can cause heart failure for animals not adapted to elevation
Local News
Farm Bureau marks 100 years; celebration planned for Friday
helps local agriculture producers organize on a grassroots level
Local News
Disease, cold spring hamper hemp rush
acres more than double in La Plata, Montezuma counties
Business
Small meat-processing plant could start up near Mancos
Rancher seeks small slaughterhouse south of town
Local News
Tour de Farms showcases Durango’s urban gardens
of riders participate in the 12th annual event
Local News
Nearly 50 properties removed from tax-exempt ag status
Assessor aims to cleanup books, maintain integrity of rate benefit
Local News
La Plata County Fair bids farewell until 2020
Catch-It Contest brings 2019 La Plata County Fair to a close
Local News
La Plata County Fair kicks into high gear
Demolition Derby and Jr. Livestock Auction main attractions for Saturday
Pine River Times news
La Plata County Fair kicks into high gear this weekend
Demolition Derby and Jr. Livestock Auction to highlight weekend