Living
Students learn to eat fresh, healthy
Durango students above curve in consuming food that is locally grown
Agriculture
College honors Mancos native
Humiston leads rural development for ag department
Farmers urged to voice hemp concerns
Crop could revitalize bioenergy plant in Dove Creek, man says
Hemp tour plans to stop in Cortez
The ancestral Puebloans once roamed the area wearing sandals made from hemp, and area farmers can now grow the same ancient crop. Hemp was outlawed in the United States nearly…
Mancos native honored by alma mater
Glenda Humiston served in administrations of presidents Clinton and Obama
Fungi entrepreneurs examine other uses
Mushrooms not just for pasta anymore
Livestock fence hurts boater on Dolores River Property owner wants cooperative solution for issue
A paddle-boarder on the upper Dolores River was injured Sunday, Sept. 15, after getting caught in a wire fence on a private ranch. The Cortez man struggled to free himself…
The art of the farm
Cultural center exhibit honors ag heritage
Fence hurts Dolores boater Property owner wants cooperative solution to problem
A paddle-boarder on the upper Dolores River was injured Sunday, Sept. 15, after getting caught in a wire fence on a private ranch. The Cortez man struggled to free himself…
Fungi business mushrooming
Farmers near Mancos fill niche
Business mushrooming
Fungi business fills niche
Community supports annual livestock auction
Whitney Finley’s grand champion steer brought a beefy price at the Montezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Sale Saturday, earning her $13,500 from buyer Keesee Motors. (By comparison, last year’s grand…
The country life
Montezuma County Fair spotlights traditions
Farmers Market growing
Guydrene and Lisa Ward sell their harvest in a jar at the Dolores Farmers Market.Courtesy Photo Enjoy live music and stock up on fresh vegetables, eggs, savory pies, jams and…
County fair weekend!
The Montezuma County Fair, a celebration of the county’s rural values, runs through the weekend at the fairgrounds east of Cortez. Visit the fair to see livestock – from poultry…
Gunnison sage grouse decision postponed
Fish & Wildlife Service to consider more information
Farmers urged to grow for Miller Coors
YELLOW JACKET — Local farmers will soon raise their beer mugs and declare a hearty “Cheers!” thanks to a proposal by Miller Coors to grow their malting barley here. Test…
Alpacas give up coats to make sweaters
With bits of fiber on the cutting table, Sonny Gustamantes begins shearing around the head of the alpaca.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Normally the Kathy Butler ranch is calm and serene, sitting…
Heritage and history
Western Horseman profiles Gale Greenlee,fourth-generation rancher and cowboy