John Porter leaves a legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado Porter, who brought the dam to life and was GM for 22 years, dies at age 87 January 3, 2021
Property owner wins tax battle with La Plata County board rules owner is using land for agriculture December 27, 2020
USDA funds apple press for Cortez-area hub orchard group to begin processing in 2021 November 6, 2020
A shifting landscape for ranching in Southwest Colorado Drought conditions, development bring change October 31, 2020
After yearslong effort, La Plata County inks new land-use code Commissioners unanimously adopt set of regulations September 15, 2020
Illegal pot farms a problem in county and statewide forms special task force; 49 arrests made last year September 14, 2020
Escaped lamb leads residents on chase through downtown Cortez help corral wayward in chase August 11, 2020
Online food hub in Farmington aims to expand farming, local food systems health crisis has only increased interest in sustainable networks August 10, 2020
No derby or carnivals, but La Plata County Fair will offer what it can events canceled, but 4-H and FFA shows will go on July 22, 2020
Orchard hub to serve Montezuma County apple growers Conservancy helps to purchase $310,000 property July 18, 2020
How do you buy local beef? Misconceptions, confusion surrounds process, Montezuma County rancher says June 24, 2020
Does Colorado still have a competitive edge in hemp? state bill aligns state with federal regulations June 23, 2020
Farmington Growers Market to kick off Saturday safety protocols but same community, organizers say June 10, 2020
Cortez Farmers Market returns, with coronavirus restrictions event reopens Saturday, with less community gathering June 9, 2020
Farmers Market returns to downtown Cortez event reopens Saturday, with some COVID-related adjustments June 5, 2020
Monsoon outlook poor for parched San Juan River Basin ‘Even in a dry time, we’re seeing drier than normal conditions’ June 4, 2020
Ranchers, lawmakers search for solutions to beef bottleneck Ranchers struggle as COVID-19 closes slaughterhouses June 3, 2020
Farmers, ranchers now eligible for disaster assistance loans from PPP sets aside another $19 billion for direct assistance to agricultural industry April 25, 2020
Cold front has Palisade worried about its peaches C&R Farms looking to bring out heaters, wind machines for Monday night April 12, 2020
CBD processing start-up could help Southwest Colorado hemp farmers Efficient extraction methods a challenge under current regulations April 11, 2020
