Center Conservation District

06/08/2026

There's still time! Get your applications in by July 1!

❗️ATTENTION SLV FARMERS❗️

Looking for land to lease over the next 3+ years? We have a field prospect for you!

Located at the SW corner of the 10 N and Hwy 285 in Center (USDA Office):

🟩160-acre pivot with a LEPA system
🟩10 shares Santa Maria Reservoir
🟩10 shares Rio Grande Canal
🟩Conservation value practices preferred

The Center and Rio Grande Conservation Districts are now accepting bids!

Email [email protected] or visit our website at https://centercd.colorado.gov/ for the application package.

❕Applications are due by July 1, 2026❕

*All applications will be judged using a blind bid process. Names and other personal identifying information will be redacted when applications are presented to the selection committee*

05/27/2026

Goatheads, Sandburs, Devil's Thorn - whatever you call it, puncturevine is a pokey nuisance.

Treat puncturevine or other burs on your property today with one of our 3-point Puncturevine Rollers!

Protect your tires, shoes, feet, and pets' paws this year by removing those pesky puncturevine seeds! No chemicals, no problem - our Puncturevine Rollers offer a mechanical removal option.

Contact us today to join our rental waitlist!
○Email: [email protected]
○Phone: 719-754-3400 ext. 3022
○Check our website at https://centercd.colorado.gov/weed-management

05/21/2026

Please join us at the Oasis in Saguache, June 5, from 5:00-7:00pm for an Ag Social.

Snack food, water, and tea will be provided by our sponsors. Adult beverages and full meals available for purchase.

05/11/2026

03/31/2026

❗️ATTENTION SLV FARMERS❗️

Looking for land to lease over the next 3+ years? We have a field prospect for you!

Located at the SW corner of the 10 N and Hwy 285 in Center (USDA Office):

🟩160-acre pivot with a LEPA system
🟩10 shares Santa Maria Reservoir
🟩10 shares Rio Grande Canal
🟩Conservation value practices preferred

The Center and Rio Grande Conservation Districts are now accepting bids!

Email [email protected] or visit our website at https://centercd.colorado.gov/ for the application package.

❕Applications are due by July 1, 2026❕

*All applications will be judged using a blind bid process. Names and other personal identifying information will be redacted when applications are presented to the selection committee*

03/17/2026

As part of ASI’s Wool Reimagined contest, we’re highlighting finalist ideas that expand potential uses for American wool, particularly lower-value fiber with limited markets. We had many entries and 9 finalists but only one winner…and today we’re spotlighting the winner!

Winner spotlight: Southern Colorado Wool Pellet Project (Center Conservation District).

This winning concept focuses on wool pellets for agricultural crop applications, a potentially large market that requires a different pellet than what’s used in horticulture. While wool pellets have shown promise in horticultural use, crop production demands a pellet that’s more durable and compact, so it can be applied through standard agricultural equipment.

The poster stood out because it was clear, well designed, and highly practical, showcasing a new use for unwashed, lower value wool in a way that’s easy to understand and rooted in real world application. This isn’t just an idea on paper...this project is being actively pursued!

We received many strong entries and will be featuring Wool Reimagined finalists throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who submitted and congratulations again to the winning team.

02/09/2026

The 2026 Southern Rocky Mountain Ag Conference was our best yet!

Thank you to the 300+ landowners who visited us at our booth, the 24 who attended the annual Local Work Group Meeting, and the 38 who took the time to fill out our SLV landowner survey. Congratulations to Joanna Phillips of Costilla County for winning the survey drawing!

The Center Conservation District also had the opportunity to present on the Southern Colorado Wool Pellet Project and participate on the Grassroots Conservation in the High Desert Panel.

See you next year!

02/03/2026

Join your local conservation districts and partner organizations at the Southern Rocky Mountain Ag Conference this week! Be sure to fill out a landowner survey at our booth or online using the QR code for a chance to win a Milwaukee M18 Force 1/2" Impact Wrench kit!

Sit in on the Conservation Panel on the 3rd from 4-5 PM, and learn more about the Wool Pellet Project on the 4th.

Our Local Work Group Meeting will take place on Thursday the 5th at 2:00 PM after the Ag Conference. Be sure to join us - we want to hear from YOU!