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Agriculture

Cortez leases surplus municipal water for agricultural operations

Cortez leases surplus municipal water for agricultural operations

‘It’s better than nothing,’ city manager says

Montezuma County 4-H members sweep district officer positions for second year in a row

Montezuma County 4-H members sweep district officer positions for second year in a row

President, vice president and secretary elected

Dolores FFA chapter earns bronze in agricultural mechanics

Dolores FFA chapter earns bronze in agricultural mechanics

Students put to the test in tool ID and usage, welding, electrical systems and problem solving

Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold 16th annual plant sale at new location

Mesa Verde Gardeners to hold 16th annual plant sale at new location

of the proceeds will be donated to local food shelters

Four Corners beekeepers enter spring with optimism despite challenges

Four Corners beekeepers enter spring with optimism despite challenges

Springtime brings out beekeepers working to sustain their hives in a difficult climate

Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol

Rivalry between two agricultural overtime bills settled at Colorado Capitol

Colorado lawmakers want to change when overtime pay kicks in for agricultural work. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News file) What began…

Cortez and Dolores FFA celebrate National FFA Week with schoolwide activities, community service

Cortez and Dolores FFA celebrate National FFA Week with schoolwide activities, community service

events took place across both districts and throughout community

Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Bayfield town board approves rezoning for faith-based arena project

Proposed facility would host rodeos, stock shows and worship events

February 19, 2026

Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association sets annual meeting, auction and dance for Feb. 14

Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association sets annual meeting, auction and dance for Feb. 14

Cowbelle/Cattlewoman and Stockman will be announced after the dinner

February 7, 2026

Montezuma and Dolores county producers urged to apply for 2025 livestock disaster aid

Montezuma and Dolores county producers urged to apply for 2025 livestock disaster aid

deadline to apply is Monday, March 2

February 1, 2026

Dolores Middle School FFA president wins AgVocate Contest Junior Division

Dolores Middle School FFA president wins AgVocate Contest Junior Division

Simmons’ winning presentation was on sheep handling and husbandry

January 22, 2026

Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative

Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative

Animals that evolved on the Tibetan Steppe becoming more popular across America

January 21, 2026

Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County

Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County

‘Americans have become very separated from where their food is produced,’ owner Jerry Zink says

January 14, 2026

Winter solstice celebration to launch new Pueblo Seed & Grain Hub in Cortez

Winter solstice celebration to launch new Pueblo Seed & Grain Hub in Cortez

will be on Road G near Cortez

December 2, 2025

New geodesic greenhouse aims to ease food insecurity in Vallecito

New geodesic greenhouse aims to ease food insecurity in Vallecito

Year-round production expected to feed 20 to 30 residents

October 24, 2025

Montezuma County 4-H celebrates 2025 achievements, honors members and volunteers

Montezuma County 4-H celebrates 2025 achievements, honors members and volunteers

group also selected its new county council members

October 22, 2025

Farmers Market: Turtle Lake Refuge fosters connection with the land

Farmers Market: Turtle Lake Refuge fosters connection with the land

Nonprofit promotes sustainable agricultural practices

October 6, 2025

Photos: High County Cattle Auction

Photos: High County Cattle Auction

Buyers and sellers keep an eye on how much the cattle are selling for during the High Country Cattle Auction…

October 2, 2025

Produce grown at Bayfield farm goes to Upper Pine firefighters

Produce grown at Bayfield farm goes to Upper Pine firefighters

chief says healthy meals keep his staff safe on the job

September 25, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School using cafeteria scraps to feed pigs, ducks and chickens

students leading way in district’s food recycling program

September 16, 2025

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Turkeys in their pen on Thursday at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride Judy…

CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters

CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters

round of releases planned for Gunnison Basin area

Lone wolf ventures into Southwest Colorado

Lone wolf ventures into Southwest Colorado

says animals are exploring new territory

Last day to apply for Fozzie’s Farm apprenticeship

Last day to apply for Fozzie’s Farm apprenticeship

Apprentices will learn about tenets of agriculture in a hands-on role