Montezuma County residents questioned commissioners about replacing millions in lost Kinder Morgan tax revenue during a community town hall in Dolores.

This week’s Farm News & Views Report covers proposed Brazil tariffs, projected farm losses, specialty crop challenges, Farm Bureau policy priorities and CRP grazing proposals.

Tonight Mark and I lace up our boots and step into the haunted streets of Durango, so join us on The Dark Canyon Chronicles, as we walk beneath the glow of the streetlights, peaking into the old hotels, forgotten alleys, and the weathered brick buildings, where everything seems to have a story.

Coming off a winter with historically low snowpack, Colorado farmers are cutting back and bracing for exceptional drought. But some regenerative farming practices have made their operations more resilient.

Presenters offered widely different perspectives about artificial intelligence, or AI, at two recent regional presentations.

The city moved forward with its professional show at Parque de Vida while Mancos, Rico and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe canceled fireworks because of fire conditions.

The Montezuma County commissioners on Tuesday approved resolutions notifying the county clerk of two measures they intend to put on the November ballot They also passed a resolution appointing themselves as temporary acting county administrators.

Ferris Fire officials say crews are shifting from active suppression to mop-up and suppression repair. Forest Service and BLM closures remain in place, and officials warn burned areas will have new hazards when they reopen.

Montezuma County Assessor Leslie Bugg gave a grim report to the county commissioners Monday about revenues.

Officials say wetter weather is helping moderate fire behavior, but thunderstorms may still bring lightning, heavy rain and erratic winds.