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Pesticides use in marijuana grows addressed in Colorado Legislature
Bill would create a list of acceptable products for growers to use
Agriculture
Agriculture
Bayfield man named Brand Inspector of the Year
Moore served as liaison for ag community during mine spill
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Livestock Association’s annual meeting set for Feb. 13
The annual meeting of Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association will be held at the Cortez Elks Lodge on Saturday, Feb. 13. The morning session begins at 9 a.m. with reports from…
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Mountain snows that feed Colorado River look good so far
The Colorado River as it flows past the Never Summer Mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park near the town of Grand Lake, Colo. Snowpack in the mountains and valleys that…
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Cowbelles reveal quilt of the year
Tammy Russell, Mary Ellen McComb, Joylene Higgins and Ann Neely display the brand quilt that will be raffled off Feb. 13 at the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association’s annual meeting. Tickets…
Living
Gail’s Garden: Godzilla, Bruce Lee and your garden
Snow covers a house at Trout Lake.Sam Green/The Journal Throughout the fall months, the big eye was on the developing El Niño and what it’s impact might be for our…
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Mancos narrows debate over keeping livestock in town
Proposed regulations need fine-tuning before vote
Living
Don’t let undercooked dinner spoil your holiday
This is the time of year for those special times and, of course, food with family and friends, parties and banquets, leftovers and, of course, wonderful food gifts. Holiday time…
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Forest Service releases impact statement on grazing in Glade
Preferred plan would help recover mountain pastures
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U.S. proposes removing ‘trespass livestock’ from Mesa Verde
Editor’s note: Following is a news release Monday, Dec. 7, from The National Park Service: “The National Park Service is proposing to remove trespass livestock, including but not limited to…
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Driving through town
A cattle drive moved through Dolores recently, a local tradition.Jim Mimiaga/The Journal
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Kyle Cox sells lamb at national show
Kyle Cox, 19, son of Ronda and Rodney Cox of Mancos, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. Cox has…
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Grazing on monument divides ranchers, environmentalists
Cattle grazing tour highlights chasm between ranchers, environmentalists at Canyons of the Ancients
Living
Local pumpkin patches still have plenty for Halloween
Witches watch over the pumpkins at Jones Farm on Road M.Sam Green/The Journal Thanks to a wet start to summer, local pumpkins have been abundant this season, amid a national…
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Our forgotten apples
U.S. grant will help unravel genetic history of county’s historic orchards
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Colorado pot grower faces pesticide suit
Two Colorado marijuana consumers filed a lawsuit Oct. 5 in state court, arguing that Denver-based LivWell, which owns Beacon Wellness Group dispensaries in Cortez and Mancos, inappropriately used a pesticide…