Colorado lawmakers advance property tax exemptions for more agricultural land

Colorado lawmakers could consider a bill next year that would broaden what constitutes a ranch for property tax exemption purposes, increasing the number of properties that would be eligible...

DATE: Sep 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gov. Polis signs special session bill to expand agricultural tax breaks in Colorado

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed the second bill passed during a special session into law on Friday morning, making certain property tax exemptions for agricultural equipment permanent. It a...

DATE: Sep 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New federal report on Colorado bird flu cases urges health agencies to prepare for more infections among farm workers

A new report on July's cluster of human H5 avian flu cases in Colorado urges U.S. public health agencies to be ready to respond to cases in agricultural workers who often have limited access...

DATE: Aug 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Farming and ranching statistics in Southwest Colorado trend opposite to national numbers

As U.S. agriculture shrinks, La Plata County grows

DATE: Aug 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Aug 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Ranch life rodeo in Cortez

Montezuma County Fair Ranch Rodeo took place Friday

DATE: Aug 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Gallery

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

DATE: Jul 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Jul 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: It’s rodeo time

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo electrifies the crowd on Saturday

DATE: Jun 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Gallery

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

DATE: Apr 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Owners of NAPA Auto Parts open a new location in Pleasant View

‘We’re really looking forward to supporting that little community,’ Owens says

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez FFA event to help fund student initiatives

Money will help students pay for FFA jackets, upcoming conventions

DATE: Apr 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

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