Slow news impacts grain trading along with weaker export report.

This year was a year of challenges and celebrations for Colorado’s agriculture industry.

Tough times have never stopped the agriculture industry. In fact, they’ve built it. While challenges such as market volatility, high input costs and consumer confidence continue to test producers across the country, the launch of Troudt Meats stands as proof that rural resilience and local initiative are still alive and well.

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Fort Morgan City Council approved a bid request submitted by SMH West, LLC, based in Castle Rock, Colorado, authorizing the company to proceed with construction on the 2025 Ensign Street Storm Sewer Improvement project.

Sterling Fire Department - Just before 3 am on Christmas morning Sterling Station 1 and deputies from the Logan County Sheriff's Office were alerted to a structure fire in Iliff. On arrival Fire 1 reported a two-car detached garage with heavy fire throughout threatening multiple exposures. The first arriving engine deployed multiple attack lines to protect exposures and control the fire. Crews remained on-scene working to overhaul the building and its contents.