A Pillar of Montezuma County Agriculture

Cortez Livestock has served Montezuma County since 1959, providing a place for local ranchers and Native American producers to buy, sell, and trade livestock. As family farms and ranches continue to decline, this longtime auction barn remains a critical part of preserving Western heritage and supporting local agriculture. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at durangolocal.newsThis story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Blondie's Trophy Room.