Agriculture

Local News

Commissioner candidate grows hemp as experiment

Republican candidate for commissioner gives it a try

July 20, 2018

Woman faces 18 charges in Cortez horse neglect case

transferred to Frankton for sanctuary and rehabilitation

July 11, 2018

Residents get tips for tree health during drought

The Colorado State Forest Service encourages homeowners to consider supplemental watering to keep their trees healthy during persistent drought conditions.File…

June 25, 2018

McPhee Reservoir supply drops to a historic low

inflow is lowest since dam was built; irrigator allocation falls

June 25, 2018

Business

Cortez Farmers Market holds sunny Saturday opening

market will run through October

June 3, 2018

Local News

Mancos farm, North Carolina company join forces on hemp

Local, out-of-state companies see big potential for CBD market

May 23, 2018

Local News

County asserts control of noxious weeds

Problematic properties targeted for treatment

May 18, 2018

Local News

Agriculture teacher Ed Rice to retire after 28 years

Montezuma-Cortez teacher Ed Rice is retiring, but plans to stay involved

May 18, 2018

Local News

Cortez Farmers Market to begin June 2

spots are still available

May 12, 2018

Local News

Colorado supports hemp legalization at national level

Federal legislation would normalize a crop the DEA considers illegal

May 10, 2018

Local News

Voters approve mill levy for Mancos Conservation District

Conservation District tax will generate $18,000 per year

May 8, 2018

Local News

Mount Lookout Grange plans annual Mancos Bloom fundraiser

event scheduled for May 20

May 8, 2018

Local News

High Desert Conservation election canceled

Officials cite incomplete eligible voter list as cause

May 2, 2018

Local News

Montezuma sheriff seizes 18 ‘emaciated’ horses north of Cortez

rule poor health due to lack of nutrition

April 24, 2018

Local News

Southwest Colorado officials learn what to do in a disaster

Workshop teaches agencies how to work together

April 12, 2018

Local News

High Desert Conservation District seeks mill levy

Half-mill would fund agricultural programs and staff

April 5, 2018

Local News

Durango firefighters contain two brush fires in La Plata County

flag warning extended until 9 p.m.

April 2, 2018

Local News

Drought expands across Southwest; Oklahoma is at ground zero

The federal drought map released Thursday shows dry conditions intensifying across northern New Mexico. White indicates no drought, yellow is…

March 29, 2018

Local News

Shared Harvest Community Garden to close after 16 years

sought in spring after winter gardening

March 27, 2018

Two counties renew debate over conservation status for Dolores River

Montezuma County urges Dolores to drop the idea for river

March 22, 2018

Company that leases farm land on Navajo agrees to fine

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Navajo Mesa Farms agreed to pay about $6,000 to settle four violations from 2013…

March 20, 2018

Horses get patrol-style training at Four States Ag Expo

helps riders face fears in obstacle course

March 17, 2018

Local News

Chappell enters race for Montezuma County commissioner

Unaffiliated candidate ‘is conservative to the core’

March 16, 2018

Local News

Colorado Ag Commissioner Don Brown visits Ag Expo

from Yuma County discusses economic challenges

March 16, 2018