The next generation

Navajo-Churro lambs explored a pasture for the first time Friday as Cindy Dvergsten, the owner of Arriola Sunshine Farms, explained that they’re the next generation in an ongoing effort to preserve...

DATE: April 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Businesses sign up for book drive

The Montelores Early Childhood Council (MECC) has teamed up with EPIC (Executives Partnering to Invest In Children), and Lt. Gov. Garcia in the statewide book drive Colorado Business Reads. The...

DATE: March 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Natural gas exports could be used to increase global security

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., continued his push for expanded exports of liquefied natural gas at a U.S. Senate committee hearing last week. The hearing focused on the potential for the...

DATE: March 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Wolf Creek decision delayed

Forest Service officials are delaying a decision on a land swap for the Village at Wolf Creek. Dan Dallas, supervisor of Rio Grande National Forest, said he needs to see additional analysis on the...

DATE: March 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

State accepting nominations for Centennial Farm award

Families who have owned and operated their Colorado farm or ranch for 100 years or more are encouraged to submit a nomination to receive a Colorado Centennial Farms award. Selected nominees will be...

DATE: March 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Dolores builder offers downsized, simple lifestyle

Could you live in a home that is 100 square feet? Chris Curry, owner of Spice Box Homes, knows many people can, and the reasons are economical and a “simplify your life” philosophy. “I want to help...

DATE: March 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Ag Expo officials say attendance up

Clear days and a revamped approach contributed to a successful 2014 Four States Ag Expo, organizers report. “I’m proud as heck for this year’s show,” said Kevin Lanyon, Ag Expo board president....

DATE: March 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Virtual welder ignites new training possibilities

When local community college students lay down their first line of molten metal, it may not be with a live torch next semester. For the first time at Southwest Colorado Community College, students...

DATE: March 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Hemp revival receives support

Advocates and the Colorado Department of Agriculture gave encouraging remarks for the revival of hemp as a cash crop during the Four States Agriculture Expo last week. Under Amendment 64 passed by...

DATE: March 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Fair book cover and poster contest

The Montezuma County Fair Board invites the community to participate in a contest to design the fair book cover and poster for the 2014 Montezuma County Fair. The theme for the fair is “Rural...

DATE: March 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

A renewed search for western Colorado oil shale

GRAND JUNCTION (AP) – ExxonMobil has edged another step closer to undertaking oil shale research-and-development projects with the Bureau of Land Management’s approval of development plans. For...

DATE: March 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

The eyes have it

DATE: March 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

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