Controlled burn reignites, scorching home and destroying barn southeast of Durango Property owners had a controlled agricultural burn that reignited September 27, 2022
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe installs hydroelectric generators for farm operation Technology tied into irrigation pipelines will provide power for 7,600-acre farm and Bow and Arrow Brand corn mill September 20, 2022
Farming, water and Wall Street on Colorado’s Western Slope Agriculture producers in Grand Valley face difficult questions over the future of water in the West September 14, 2022
Congress may continue to pay farmers to use less water as Colorado River pleas intensify bill is tied to an Upper Basin water plan in response to talk about significant Colorado River cuts. July 25, 2022
Online farmers market cuts out middleman in La Plata, Montezuma counties General manager of Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative is pushing for programs that support food justice July 22, 2022
A San Luis Valley farm stops growing food to save a shrinking water supply Proposed conservation deal on 1,800 acres might be first of its kind in the country July 11, 2022
Year-round farming can help satisfy off-season demand, but it’s challenging work extension offers chance to strengthen relationships between local producers, customers June 17, 2022
Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed June 10, 2022
Residents raise money, help with farm for family involved in fatal crash A head-on crash May 21 killed Judy Rohwer, injured Heidi and Angela Rohwer and their nephew Zachery Berg May 30, 2022
Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year May 23, 2022
Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects May 17, 2022
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 May 16, 2022
Middle school students learn joys, heartache of caring for lambs Veterinary science class visits J. Paul Brown’s ranch to observe birthing May 11, 2022
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 May 5, 2022
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
Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease April 22, 2022
Emergency rule temporarily suspends all Colorado poultry events flu detected in wild geese; virus threatens domestic and commercial poultry March 31, 2022
County hears proposal for larger USDA meat processing plant south of Cortez Planning commission recommends approval; water availability is an issue February 18, 2022
Ute Farm and Ranch manager appointed to state agriculture board Martinez brings experience of operating Bow & Arrow corn mill; represents Southwest Colorado February 9, 2022
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
Southwest Colorado Livestock Association prepares for annual banquet Traditional event is Feb. 12 and returns to the Elks Lodge in Cortez February 4, 2022
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
Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co. to hold annual meeting Saturday includes board election; project updates January 20, 2022
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
