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Monday, October 24, 2011  Ranchers lose millions of dollars as high beef prices, poor economy spawn surge in rustling

Monday, August 29, 2011  Ranchers in drought-stricken southern Plains struggle to find, afford hay to feed their cattle

Monday, May 16, 2011  U.S. cattle inspectors move operations north of the border, raising concern that infected cattle may find their way into U.S. markets.

Monday, June 14, 2010  Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper said he wants Colorado to be “relentlessly pro-military.” He said the state should make it clear to the federal government that Colorado takes pride in our substantial military presence, and wants even more. But Colorado should not promote any industry at the expense of the agricultural industries that make up the backbone of our rural economies.

Saturday, June 05, 2010  Scott McInnis says farmers and ranchers are a vital part of the state's economy and but that tax increases on vaccines and pesticides has increased business.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  The Colorado Department of Agriculture says the Park County sheriff's department is conducting a criminal investigation.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  U.S. District Judge Richard Matsch said the Army's environmental review didn't adequately assess the environmental impacts of increasing training up to 365 days a year at the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site.

Monday, August 17, 2009  Larry Gerbaz of Carbondale faces fourth-degree arson charges for allegedly failing to smother a burning brush pile last April.

Thursday, June 04, 2009  23-year-old rancher from poor area of South Dakota claims $232.1M Powerball jackpot

Thursday, May 14, 2009  Ranchers and other landowners near the current site oppose the expansion, and Colorado lawmakers have tried to block it.