Ute Farm and Ranch manager appointed to state agriculture board
Simon Martinez brings experience of operating Bow & Arrow corn mill; represents Southwest Colorado
Agriculture
As Colorado warms, snow arrives later and melts earlier; soils, rivers and reservoirs face changes
Last six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history
Southwest Colorado Livestock Association prepares for annual banquet
Traditional event is Feb. 12 and returns to the Elks Lodge in Cortez
What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?
Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers
Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co. to hold annual meeting Saturday
Agenda includes board election; project updates
Rescued horses surrendered to Dolores County sheriff
Suspect denies owning any of the horses; assistant DA said she faced previous animal abuse charges
Ranchers argue new wolf hazing rule isn’t a solution to predation
Livestock owner questions why he can kill other predators, but not wolves
Grazing allotments on monument reviewed to protect archaeology
New process developed to analyze impacts; permits for two allotments have been stalled since 2005
County extension office hires second agriculture agent
Lockard moves over from Colorado State University research station in Yellow Jacket
Lost rancher on Stoner Mesa found by helicopter
Woman searching for livestock had unplanned night in backcountry
A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water
Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested
Colorado pushes its use of West’s major river to the limit, new study shows
Utah Rivers Council found that diversion and climate change could worsen limited water resources across seven Western states
Four Corners farmers say it was a good year, despite some setbacks
Market vendors report plentiful crops, but a lack of water and labor
Montezuma County DA’s Office drops charges in sheep herd attack
Case lacked evidence that owner’s dog was responsible for deaths and injuries, assistant district attorney says
A Colorado family tried to save their cattle ranch by betting big on rare birds. It’s paying off.
From getting the folks at Audubon to certify the ranch as bird-friendly, to selling carbon sequestration credits for the tall grass, the May Ranch near Lamar is modernizing stewardship.
Report: Common ground can be found among those who support, oppose wolf reintroduction
Working to minimize livestock conflicts and compensating loss appeals to both sides
Totten Lake sold to Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co.
Dolores Water Conservancy District no longer needs the lake
In Durango, ranchers meet with conservationists about wolf reintroduction
Workshop speaker says it’s crucial for those in agriculture to share their experiences
Water and drought research event is Oct. 6 on local farm
Montezuma Land Conservancy conducting research at Fozzie’s Farm for past two years
Dolores Harvest Festival will be Oct. 2
This year’s event features more bands and 50 vendors