Cortez Journal reporter earns first place award for in-depth report on loss of weed program
Cameryn Cass examined documents and budgets, interviewed officials and residents for report about the demise of the once-envied program
Agriculture
Learn soil health, water rights at Land Steward Workshop in Lewis
‘It’s a great opportunity to connect with people who also care ... about things that matter to all of us,’ conservation technician says
Uncut: Montezuma County’s weed program has fallen to the lowest priority. Here’s why.
The program once inspired surrounding counties in their own management for its proven, proactive weed abatement
Producers, big and small, are invited to share their vision for farming in Montezuma County
Gathering on April 17 provides platform for conversation
Workshop in Lewis-Arriola will center on drought
Producers are welcome to attend
Calling all coffee-drinking producers, this event is for you
There are three gatherings coming up, and there will be free coffee
Montezuma School to Farm project official steps down, reflects on growth of projects
Education director will step in as interim executive director
Five local producers receive certifications for artificial insemination at Ag Expo
‘Knowledge is key to a successful breeding operation,’ producer says
Table to Farm’s grants released after freeze
Federal intervention restores USDA funding for La Plata County composting business
Federal spending freeze forces layoffs at La Plata County compost business
‘It’s kind of terrifying,’ owner says of economic uncertainty
It’s been a dry winter. Drought plans can help producers curb negative impacts
There’s free assistance for producers interested in creating a plan
Cattle rustling suspected southwest of Montrose
Brand inspector, law enforcement investigating more than 180 cows reported missing
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
Ranchers at odds with Colorado governor over wolf reintroduction
Tone at a recent conference turned adversarial
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
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’
The last of Colorado’s dairy cows infected with bird flu have been released from quarantine
All the herds of dairy cows in Colorado infected with bird flu have been released from quarantine. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert file)dur-i-syn Earlier this summer, Colorado broke records for the highest…
Farmers Market: Los Miramontes grows lavender and more in Cortez
The Bryant family produces culinary, beauty and cleaning products featuring the purple plant
BIG high school ag event at the fairgrounds
Colorado officers from the National FFA Organization visit Montezuma County Fairgrounds
Video: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days
About 1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday