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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Officials had to transfer 72 large animals to smaller livestock trailers Monday afternoon after the driver tipped the trailer while going around a curve on Highway 50.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  Drought conditions have prompted Gov. Hickenlooper to sign an executive order that suspends permits necessary for the transportation of large bales of hay or baled livestock feed.

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

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  Animal welfare group uses undercover video to pressure grocers to stop buying from hog farm

Monday, May 16, 2011  A federal report says the number of cattle killed by carnivores and natural predators like coyotes or dogs accounts for a small percent of all livestock losses.

Friday, January 21, 2011  The Colorado Legislature won't be its usual collection of suits and ties over the next couple of days.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  A new study says water produced by coal-bed methane drilling can be treated for livestock, wildlife and farms to use, but costs and regulations are causing most of the water to be disposed of instead.

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.