Sophia McCrackin
Position: Herald Staff Writer

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

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

Here are livestock competition results from the Montezuma County Fair

After a long summer of work and preparation, livestock competitors were crowned winners at the Montezuma County Fair last week. Many competitors sold their livestock at the Fair’s auction, a...

Ranch Rodeo at the Montezuma County Fair: Cow House takes home top prize

Cow House and Rogers Ranches round out the top 3

Poultry show results at the Montezuma County Fair

In order to mitigate the effects of any possible avian flu cases, this year’s Montezuma County Fair Poultry Show was held upstairs in the fairground’s main barn, far from other livestock. E...

34-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash near top of Coal Bank Pass

Driver was passing on double-yellow and lost control, according to Colorado State Patrol

Here are Sunday’s 4-H Trap Shoot Results

Event was held at Cortez Trap Club

First-time competitor is named 4-H grand champion in .22 rifle shoot

9-year-old Dallas Geisinger wins event at Montezuma County Fair

StoneAge Tools hosts charity team-building event in Durango

Drones will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado

Wildfires in Pacific Northwest causing hazy skies in Southwest Colorado

Fires burning in Washington, Oregon and Canada

La Plata County Search and Rescue raising funds for new radios

Nashville Songs and Stories concert proceeds to help benefit organization

Motorcycle injuries and deaths on the rise in Colorado

Southwest Colorado, a hub for motorcycling, is a hot spot for crashes

‘Manic’ weather for Southwest Colorado in June leaves uncertainty

July is dry, but Montezuma County hasn’t hit drought levels