Farmers Market: Destiny Botanicals grows hemp, mushrooms and more in Mancos James Andersch pivoted to making CBD products after the COVID-19 pandemic October 15, 2024
Chuseok: A Cortez writer’s experience in Seoul during Korean Thanksgiving Day ’s Bailey Duran learns about harvest festival, which centers around family and food September 21, 2024
Farmers Market: Shelby Shakes turns brewer’s spent grain into granola Shelby Kohn is on a mission to reduce food waste August 26, 2024
Chuckwagon Rendezvous co-founder Harry Baxstrom ready to hang up the apron ‘It’s hard to not do something you’ve been doing a long time that you love,’ he says August 18, 2024
Fenceline Cider adds The Fencepost food truck to its roster in Mancos Food truck serves breakfast, lunch and dinner July 27, 2024
Colorado judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons grocery ‘megamerger’ Merger has been opposed by labor unions and consumer advocates July 26, 2024
Olympics-themed Burro Fest draws a crowd to Mancos More than 1,000 turn out for burros, arts, music and food June 16, 2024
Photos: 2024 Burro Fest puts local arts, music and food on display On Saturday, more than 1,000 people head to Mancos for burros June 16, 2024
Seoul street food: A Cortez journalist provides the scoop South Korean city is known for its rich, varied cuisine June 10, 2024
Montezuma School District providing free meals for local youths in summer There is no cost to sign up for the program May 29, 2024
Porky’s Smokehouse reopens after catching fire last fall New Bayfield location has high visibility for travelers along U.S. Highway 160 May 27, 2024
Farmers Market: The Tea Sisters forage for their ingredients Siblings from eastern La Plata County make teas, jams and jellies May 22, 2024
The Boathouse on Grand brings Spain to the Four Corners Jennifer and Dave Stewart combine local flavors with a Seville-style menu and ambiance November 9, 2023
How The Abundant Life blends Cortez’s past and future Diana Toms’ store gets a new look October 28, 2023
Mountain Dough Baking Company takes over old Subway location on Florida Road Bakery specializes in cookies, cupcakes and cakes for dining in or for catering October 23, 2023
Aztec Farmers Market offers affordable, healthy options Participation in state food programs helps stretch budgets at the market August 6, 2023
Chefs cooking up curiosity about Indigenous cuisine and causes New wave forms in Colorado, other parts of Mountain West July 28, 2023
Nonprofits seek to recruit food producers in Southwest Colorado through educational opportunities Cost of land and irrigation can result in poverty-level wages for farmers July 18, 2023
New business brings back nostalgic ice cream truck Residents may see an old newspaper delivery vehicle handing out Drumsticks at major summer events July 15, 2023
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music, food and lowriders Absent a city-hosted celebration, small venues host holiday events May 4, 2023
Popeyes’ opening date in Cortez unclear because of severe winter weather Store hopes to open its doors in May or June March 9, 2023
SNAP recipients in Southwest Colorado can prepare for reduced food benefits On average, each individual will see a $90 reduction per month in allocations February 2, 2023
Net-zero federal lab set to open in Colorado in 2026 thanks to Inflation Reduction Act A new, all-electric Food and Drug Administration lab will be funded through $79 million from the Inflation Reduction Act. January 24, 2023
Kelly Gregory finds a home base for her restaurant and coffee shop Kelly’s Kitchen opens in Dolores after delighting locals with popular food truck January 13, 2023