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Hay shortage in Southwest Colorado could hit ranchers hard

Drought presents tough challenges for livestock owners

DATE: Jun 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Community Calendar

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DATE: Mar 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Farmers Market’s annual meeting set for April 14

The Journal The Cortez Farmers Market’s annual meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Calvin Denton Room at Empire Electric, 801 N Broadway. Return...

DATE: Mar 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cities seem inevitable; why save the small town?

Cities seem inevitable, but rural towns are finding ways to hang on

DATE: Jan 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Perennial day lilies flourish as heat recedes

By Gail Vanik Although the weather has begun to cool down, planting season hasn’t ended, and the arrival of cooler temps mean that it’s a great time to plant perennials. ...

DATE: Aug 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Living

Old Fort at Hesperus offers online auction

The Old Fort at Hesperus recently launched an online silent auction to benefit its Farmer in Training Program. The program allows prospective farmers to co-manage a plot of land with assista...

DATE: Jul 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Hemp study for animal feed heads to Colorado governor

DENVER — Colorado livestock could be eating hemp under a bill that awaits the governor’s signature. The state House voted 63-0 Friday to direct the Colorado Department of Agricult...

DATE: Mar 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Agriculture