Drought triggers penalties for overuse of water Dolores Water Conservancy District enacts fines to deter overuse of water June 30, 2021
The summer of the aphid Camouflaged bugs can be hard to spot. Here’s how you flush them out June 26, 2021
Colorado farmworkers could get easier access to medical care under new ‘bill of rights’ Bill’s backers point to gaps in worker protections that the pandemic spotlighted June 15, 2021
Gail Vanik: Add mulch in a drought to retain moisture Mulch helps to retain water, which will be critical for your plants’ survival this year.File photo One of the easiest… June 12, 2021
La Plata County commission opposes effort to expand animal cruelty laws to fish, livestock Initiative seeks to extend life of ag animals, redefine some farm practices as ‘sex acts’ June 8, 2021
Montezuma County declares drought disaster and federal programs offer drought assistance, emergency loans June 7, 2021
Chew on this: Goats mow down fire danger in La Plata County neighborhood eats through dense Gambel oak and ponderosa pine to create defensible space June 4, 2021
Lewis author pens novels about local horse culture Professional trainer shares stories and lessons on riding horses and rural life May 28, 2021
Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season May 25, 2021
Pueblo Community College to launch new agricultural program in fall classes will be offered in ag business, animal science April 30, 2021
BLM reviews proposed Gypsum Valley grazing, sage grouse project offer officials and public ground-level view of projects April 28, 2021
A business founded on fungi Videographer’s passion for mushrooms sprouts home-based firm and a documentary April 23, 2021
Warm weather, wind evaporates irrigation season Farmers expected to receive just a fraction of normal supply April 20, 2021
Animal cruelty initiative irks Colorado ranchers Revising code requires 124,632 valid signatures to get on ballot March 28, 2021
Ag Expo rebounds at Montezuma fairgrounds. Here’s what’s happening Classic farm and ranch event signals a return to normal March 26, 2021
Bill would grant union rights, minimum wage for Colorado ag workers Jefferson County Democrat sponsors legislation March 26, 2021
Bennet and Hickenlooper seek assistance for wildfire recovery Colorado’s senators urge USDA secretary to support wildfire recovery in the West March 12, 2021
Four State Agricultural Expo comes to Cortez and ranch event held at Montezuma County Fairgrounds March 11, 2021
Montezuma County declares March 20 as Cattlemen’s Day Resolution in response to Gov. Polis MeatOut Day proclamation March 3, 2021
Southwest Colorado livestock meeting addresses grazing, wolves Boebert joins ranchers in opposing wolf plan, calls compensation a ‘joke’ February 14, 2021
Bennet expresses support for Biden’s secretary of ag pick Colorado senator invites Cabinet nominee to Colorado February 3, 2021
Some Colorado water officials balk at Wall Street buying rights corner of state may be more shielded from issue, for now January 29, 2021
Raffle tickets available for cattle brand quilt Southwest Cowbelles annual raffle event is a fundraiser January 13, 2021
