Agriculture
Local News
Will tariffs lead more shoppers to try locally grown produce?
Supermarkets may be convenient, but trade wars could disrupt convenience-shopping routines
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Durango Farmers Market kicks off 2025 season
New programs for vendors, customers in the works
Local News
Calving season arrives – but vets are in short supply in Southwest Colorado
La Plata County faces shortage of large-animal veterinarians
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Photos: Burning down the grass
Springtime means it’s time to clear irrigation ditches and fields
Local News
Photo: Learning to judge
Children participate in Rumble in the Rockies Livestock Judging Contest
Local News
Photos: Springtime calving is fully underway in La Plata County
A newborn Hereford calf looks up to its mother on Tuesday at Chris and Kathy Burgess’ ranch in La Plata County. The cattle are the descendants of cattle that the…
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Table to Farm’s grants released after freeze
Federal intervention restores USDA funding for La Plata County composting business
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Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business
‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty
Local News
New Farm Bill extension provides some relief for Colorado producers
With agricultural policy stuck in 2018, the state’s farmers and ranchers hope next Congress will finally pass a real update
Regional News
Ranchers at odds with Colorado governor over wolf reintroduction
Tone at a recent conference turned adversarial
Local News
Photos: Riding away the day
Anne Dahlson feeds a treat to Risa Bliss’ horse Cinco, a 10-year-old Andalusian, and to her horse, Bo, a 22-year-old draft horse-mix, on Tuesday as they finish working with their…
Agriculture
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe awarded $9.6 million grant for land management improvements
The grant will help alleviate the effects of drought while improving water usage
Regional News
Colorado llama drama finally over as last of missing pair found near Ridgway
With pack animals, there is no hugging reunion: ‘They’re our partners. They’re not our pets’
Regional News
Colorado lawmakers advance property tax exemptions for more agricultural land
A new ranch bill would expand the definition to include land used for chicken and pig commercial farming. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)onset Colorado lawmakers could consider a bill next year that…
Regional News
Gov. Polis signs special session bill to expand agricultural tax breaks in Colorado
Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center will host an “Understanding your agriculture financial statements” workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut…
Regional News
New federal report on Colorado bird flu cases urges health agencies to prepare for more infections among farm workers
Dairy cows stand in a field outside of a milking barn at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease Center research facility in Ames, Iowa, on Tuesday, Aug. 6,…
Local News
Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers
As U.S. agriculture shrinks, La Plata County grows
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Photos: Ribbons and buckles at La Plata County Fair
Livestock showmanship competition held on Saturday
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Photos: Friday at the La Plata County Fair
Eleanor Strietze, 18 months, pets one of Zantha Kugles chickens as she is held by mom Amber Strietze on Friday at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. (Jerry…
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Photo: Kidding around at the La Plata County Fair
Brothers Van Duran, 6, left, and Norman Duran, 5, pet a goat Friday at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. The fair runs through Sunday. (Jerry McBride/ Durango…
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Technology in agriculture luring more students to field, Colorado State University president says
Amy Parsons visited Durango, Western Slope as part of community outreach trip
Local News
Photos: SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab adds grow dome
Matt Wheeler, front, and Henry Broeren with Scapegoat Landscaping install irrigation Thursday in the new SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab grow dome at Riverview Elementary School. The dome is part of…
Local News
Wolverines could return to the San Juan Mountains: What will reintroduction look like?
State Legislature passed a law directing Colorado Parks and Wildlife to begin the reintroduction process
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Photos: Flower power
Durango Botanic Gardens holds 11th annual ‘Gardens on Tour’ on Saturday
Local News
Photos: A peachy day
Joshua Bair, co-owner of Just Peachy, talks with regular customers Dave and Joyce Thayer on Wednesday at the newly opened fruit stand along north Main Avenue near the Durango Community…
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After strong year in ag, rising costs and new legislation cause concern for area cattlemen
Wally Patcheck named Cattleman of the Year at annual banquet
Tri-Cities
Cottonwood tree severely burned on Earth Day
Brush burn next to Farmer’s Ditch caused Monday evening tree fire