Local News
John Porter leaves legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado
He brought the dam to life and was GM for 22 years
Agriculture
Local News
Property owner wins tax battle with La Plata County
State board rules owner is using land for agriculture
Business
Chinampas Design seeks secondary life in aquatic agriculture
Trio of Hoosiers start design, marketing firm that will soon add hydroponic farm
Local News
Southwest Colorado ranchers battle drought, development
Persistent dry conditions, rising land prices force change
Business
Dolores cidery EsoTerra Ciderworks aims to boost region’s apple economy
Cidery uses neglected fruit from Montezuma County’s once-flourishing apple industry
Local News
Illegal pot farms a persistent problem in Southwest Colorado
CBI forms special task force; 49 arrests made statewide last year
Local News
After yearslong effort, La Plata County inks new land-use code
Commissioners unanimously adopt set of regulations
New Mexico
Online food hub in Farmington aims to expand farming, local food systems
Public health crisis has only increased interest in sustainable networks
Southwest Life
Orchard hub to serve Montezuma County apple growers
Nature Conservancy helps to purchase $310,000 property
Business
Green chile distributors to sell directly to public
Changes at stores pressure distributors
Local News
Sheep steal show at otherwise sleepy La Plata County Fair
Most activities canceled because of pandemic, but livestock competitions can’t be stopped
Local News
Will monsoons be enough to save farmers in Southwest Colorado?
Prolonged drought means every drop of water counts
Local News
No derby or carnivals, but La Plata County Fair will offer what it can
Most events canceled; 4-H and FFA shows will go on
Local News
Original farmers market in Bayfield didn’t open this year, future uncertain
Organizer cites new licensing requirements; town says nothing has changed
New Mexico
New Mexico summit takes regional approach to local food
Annual conference goes online; cook-off is in person
Business
How do you buy local beef?
Misconceptions, confusion surrounds process, Montezuma County rancher says
Local News
Does Colorado still have a competitive edge in hemp?
New state bill aligns state with federal regulations
Local News
Davin Montoya reflects on a life in ranching and electricity
Working with cattle continues; tenure with LPEA board ends in frustration
New Mexico
Farmington Growers Market to kick off Saturday
New safety protocols but same community, organizers say
Local News
Cortez Farmers Market returns, with coronavirus restrictions
Summer event reopens Saturday, with less community gathering
Local News
Farmers Market returns to downtown Cortez
Summer event reopens, with some COVID-related adjustments
Local News
Pine River Shares launches Victory Garden Campaign
Garden kits could help improve food access
New Mexico
Monsoon outlook poor for parched San Juan River Basin
‘Even in a dry time, we’re seeing drier than normal conditions’
Local News
Ranchers, lawmakers search for solutions to beef bottleneck
Ranchers struggle as COVID-19 closes slaughterhouses
Local News
Lemon Reservoir struggles to fill, while Vallecito nears capacity
Some farmers will see a shorter irrigation season
Regional News
Farmers, ranchers now eligible for disaster assistance loans from SBA
USDA sets aside another $19 billion for direct assistance to agricultural industry
Business
New Mexico program helps struggling farmers, fights hunger
A volunteer moves a pallet of food in 2013 at the Roadrunner Food Bank in Albuquerque. The food bank distributes about 90,000 pounds of food a day to organizations that…
Regional News
CBD processing start-up could help Southwest Colorado hemp farmers
Efficient extraction methods a challenge under current regulations
Local News
Colorado fire chiefs call for six-month ban on open fires
Measure would include campfires, ag burns