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Cortez leases surplus municipal water for agricultural operations

Cortez leases surplus municipal water for agricultural operations

‘It’s better than nothing,’ city manager says

One case confirmed of vesicular stomatitis virus for Montezuma County horse

One case confirmed of vesicular stomatitis virus for Montezuma County horse

officials say livestock owners should monitor animals for clinical signs, including mouth blisters

Colorado committee advances bill to cut property taxes for small farmers and ranchers

Colorado committee advances bill to cut property taxes for small farmers and ranchers

bill would update definitions of ‘farm’ and ‘ranch’ in state law

February 20, 2026

Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative

Southwest Colorado yaks offer healthy, eco-friendly beef alternative

Animals that evolved on the Tibetan Steppe becoming more popular across America

January 21, 2026

Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County

Sunnyside plant one piece of food security system in La Plata County

‘Americans have become very separated from where their food is produced,’ owner Jerry Zink says

January 14, 2026

Farmers Market: Mesa Lamb & Wool sells both meat and fiber

Farmers Market: Mesa Lamb & Wool sells both meat and fiber

Navajo churro sheep are raised and grazed on Florida Mesa

October 15, 2025

Western Slope farmers and ranchers still tallying the cost of summer wildfires

Western Slope farmers and ranchers still tallying the cost of summer wildfires

Some of Mesa County rancher Janie VanWinkle's U.S. Forest Service grazing lands are only easily accessible by ATV or on…

October 8, 2025

CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters

CPW emphasizes collaboration as Southwest Colorado ranchers prepare for wolf encounters

round of releases planned for Gunnison Basin area

Farmers Market: Bell Beef raises cattle, runs country store near Cortez

Farmers Market: Bell Beef raises cattle, runs country store near Cortez

meat is grass-fed, grass finished and antibiotic- and hormone-free

Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado

Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians

Cattle rustling suspected southwest of Montrose

Cattle rustling suspected southwest of Montrose

inspector, law enforcement investigating more than 180 cows reported missing

December 31, 2024

Ranchers at odds with Colorado governor over wolf reintroduction

Ranchers at odds with Colorado governor over wolf reintroduction

at a recent conference turned adversarial

December 24, 2024

Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez

Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez

Montezuma County Fair Ranch Rodeo took place Friday

Photos: It’s rodeo time

Photos: It’s rodeo time

Mountain Roundup Rodeo electrifies the crowd on Saturday

Durango High School student suffers traumatic brain injury in ranching accident

Durango High School student suffers traumatic brain injury in ranching accident

Heron was flown to Salt Lake City to undergo four-hour surgery that saved his life

After strong year in ag, rising costs and new legislation cause concern for area cattlemen

After strong year in ag, rising costs and new legislation cause concern for area cattlemen

Patcheck named Cattleman of the Year at annual banquet

Southwest Colorado ranchers wary as wolves are released

Southwest Colorado ranchers wary as wolves are released

Conflict mitigation efforts have not been deployed in the region, stakeholders say

December 19, 2023

What do ranchers, oil producers and bike groups have in common?

What do ranchers, oil producers and bike groups have in common?

all want a say in new federal land management rules

Seeding a sustainable future

Seeding a sustainable future

Mountain Ute Farm and Ranch using water allocation to prepare for a dry future

One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees

One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees

experimental silvopasture in Bayfield could reduce water consumption

Colorado farmers and ranchers haven’t been able to repair their own equipment, until now

Colorado farmers and ranchers haven’t been able to repair their own equipment, until now

A new state law requires manufacturers to hand over parts, software, instructions and other necessary tools

As bill clears Colorado Senate, concern lingers over wolf reintroduction delays

As bill clears Colorado Senate, concern lingers over wolf reintroduction delays

Advocates say the state legislation could incidentally interfere with timeline

Could Colorado Senate bill delay wolf reintroduction by six years?

Could Colorado Senate bill delay wolf reintroduction by six years?

Wildlife advocates sound alarm on legislation, but lawmakers say concerns are misplaced

Southern Utes ask Colorado Parks and Wildlife to restrict wolf releases to northern zone

Southern Utes ask Colorado Parks and Wildlife to restrict wolf releases to northern zone

a letter, tribe asks for broader recognition of sovereignty