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
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
Avian influenza discovered in backyard poultry operation in La Plata County Precautions urged to prevent spread of highly deadly disease April 22, 2022
The latest line of defense against wolves on this Colorado ranch? Guard donkeys Cattlemen say the burros’ tranquil demeanor can be deceiving March 23, 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
Cowbelle, Stockman of the year named at Southwest Colorado Livestock Association banquet Tozer and Andrea Lindus take titles at this year’s Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association banquet February 13, 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
Ranchers argue new wolf hazing rule isn’t a solution to predation Livestock owner questions why he can kill other predators, but not wolves January 17, 2022
Grazing allotments on monument reviewed to protect archaeology process developed to analyze impacts; permits for two allotments have been stalled since 2005 January 14, 2022
Montezuma County DA’s Office drops charges in sheep herd attack lacked evidence that owner’s dog was responsible for deaths and injuries, assistant district attorney says December 6, 2021
Loose dogs in Montezuma County kill and injure sheep owner cited; both dogs euthanized September 1, 2021
Stockman and Stewardship to host education seminar Stockman and Stewardship will host an educational seminar Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 at Spring Hollow Ranch & Equestrian Park,… August 12, 2021
4-H youths thrive at Montezuma County Fair Popular livestock sale wraps up events Saturday August 1, 2021
Colorado court rejects animal cruelty measure opposed by farmers, ranchers Initiative 16 heads back to the title board and its proponents for change June 21, 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
Southwest Colorado livestock meeting addresses grazing, wolves Boebert joins ranchers in opposing wolf plan, calls compensation a ‘joke’ February 14, 2021
Disease might have spread to wild rabbits in Southwest Colorado Domestic rabbits test positive in Montezuma County November 6, 2020
Heavy rains cancel team roping at Montezuma County Fair Competitors take a break to talk about the sport July 26, 2020
How Colorado farmers markets have adapted to coronavirus Cortez to Greeley, Colorado’s 100 farmers markets tiptoe through season June 18, 2020
In wake of proposed budget cuts, House member questions USDA’s ‘lack of reliance on facts’ administration proposes trimming billions from aid programs February 12, 2020
Tipton, Boebert to attend Livestock Association meeting in Cortez Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association to meet Feb. 8 at Elks Lodge January 28, 2020
McElmo Canyon farmers form new ditch company Assuring water supply prompts idea to buy Totten Reservoir January 15, 2020
Annual Cowbelles quilt hanging downtown tickets available for purchase; drawing will be Feb. 8 January 9, 2020
