Photos: Sheep are baaah-ck for Bayfield Heritage Days
About 1,000 sheep move along down Buck Highway during the annual event on Saturday
Agriculture
Colorado lawmakers advance property tax exemptions for more agricultural land
A new ranch bill would expand the definition to include land used for chicken and pig commercial farming. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)onset Colorado lawmakers could consider a bill next year that…
Gov. Polis signs special session bill to expand agricultural tax breaks in Colorado
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a second bill passed during a special session, making certain property tax exemptions permanent. The bill applied to equipment used in a controlled agricultural environment.…
New federal report on Colorado bird flu cases urges health agencies to prepare for more infections among farm workers
Dairy cows stand in a field outside of a milking barn at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease Center research facility in Ames, Iowa, on Tuesday, Aug. 6,…
Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers
As U.S. agriculture shrinks, La Plata County grows
Montezuma businesses use grant money to cover half the cost of installing solar
Shaw Solar is encouraging small business owners and producers to take part of the federal funds
Here are livestock competition results from the Montezuma County Fair
Jocelyn Hofmann displays her rabbit for the judge Thursday at the Montezuma County Fair. (Sam Green/Special to The Journal)Sam Green/Special to The Journal After a long summer of work and…
Fairgrounds Speedway racing program wraps up Montezuma County Fair
Local and regional drivers have busy night on dirt racing oval
Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez
Montezuma County Fair Ranch Rodeo took place Friday
Technology in agriculture luring more students to field, Colorado State University president says
Amy Parsons visited Durango, Western Slope as part of community outreach trip
No space for livestock? No problem. Bring your cat to the fair instead.
Cat show opens the door for city dwellers to participate in the Montezuma County Fair
First-time competitor is named 4-H grand champion in .22 rifle shoot
9-year-old Dallas Geisinger wins event at Montezuma County Fair
Wolverines could return to the San Juan Mountains: What will reintroduction look like?
State Legislature passed a law directing Colorado Parks and Wildlife to begin the reintroduction process
More cows are getting avian flu in Colorado. Officials are trying to stop it from spreading to humans
Ronny and Kelsey Pope are joined by their son Chisum, 7, and niece Maelle Frasier, 8, as they check on their cows and heifers on their Frasier Farms and River…
Photos: It’s rodeo time
Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo electrifies the crowd on Saturday
Durango High School student suffers traumatic brain injury in ranching accident
Ray Heron was flown to Salt Lake City to undergo four-hour surgery that saved his life
Tuxon Ranch in southwest La Plata County has big plans involving equine education
New leadership for ranch near Breen working with Durango School District
After strong year in ag, rising costs and new legislation cause concern for area cattlemen
Wally Patcheck named Cattleman of the Year at annual banquet
Owners of NAPA Auto Parts open a new location in Pleasant View
‘We’re really looking forward to supporting that little community,’ Owens says
Cortez FFA event to help fund student initiatives
Money will help students pay for FFA jackets, upcoming conventions