2025 Annual section meeting set for
October 22-23 in Cortez Colorado
Restoration and sustainability of rangelands in
changing environments
October 22 - 23, 2025 in Cortez Colorado
Lewis Arriola Community Center, 21176 County Road S, Cortez, CO 81321
This event is hosted by the Colorado Section of the Society for Range Management and CSU Extension Montezuma County.
Day 1, Oct. 22 includes history of grazing and water in SW Colorado, research for reducing invasive weeds and retoration techniques, local rancher experiences, Section awards and dinner.
Day 2, Oct. 23 is a Field day of local restorated rangelands with CSU Extension and CSU's Dryland Ecology Management Lab. We'll explore rangeland soil health, restoration and grazing, hear research results from a local monitoring program, visit a local field site with researchers, landowners, and grazers, and learn from local ranchers on experiences and strategies for adpating to change.
Purchase your tickets through Eventbrite here.
Registration is $40/ person for the 2 days. This includes snacks, dinner, and good visiting on Day 1 and light refreshments, delightful conversations, and lunch on Day 2.
Lodging Information
The Baymont Inn has a block of rooms set aside for the SRM meeting that includes 15 rooms with 2 queen beds. They gave us a reduced price/night at $134.99 plus tax. The group code for call in or online reservations is SRM1022. If folks note Society for Range Management, that will work also. Their phone number is (970) 516-7031.
Lewis Arriola Community Center, 21176 County Road S, Cortez, CO 81321
This event is hosted by the Colorado Section of the Society for Range Management and CSU Extension Montezuma County.
Day 1, Oct. 22 includes history of grazing and water in SW Colorado, research for reducing invasive weeds and retoration techniques, local rancher experiences, Section awards and dinner.
Day 2, Oct. 23 is a Field day of local restorated rangelands with CSU Extension and CSU's Dryland Ecology Management Lab. We'll explore rangeland soil health, restoration and grazing, hear research results from a local monitoring program, visit a local field site with researchers, landowners, and grazers, and learn from local ranchers on experiences and strategies for adpating to change.
Purchase your tickets through Eventbrite here.
Registration is $40/ person for the 2 days. This includes snacks, dinner, and good visiting on Day 1 and light refreshments, delightful conversations, and lunch on Day 2.
- Everyone is welcome to attend the CSSRM Annual Business Meeting prior to the start of the presentations on Wednesday 10/22/25, starting at 10:00 am. Awards will be presented to very worthy recipients in the afternoon, before dinner.
- Make the time to explore the southwest part of the state and see nearby Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon of the Ancients, or the 4 Corners while you're in the area!
Lodging Information
The Baymont Inn has a block of rooms set aside for the SRM meeting that includes 15 rooms with 2 queen beds. They gave us a reduced price/night at $134.99 plus tax. The group code for call in or online reservations is SRM1022. If folks note Society for Range Management, that will work also. Their phone number is (970) 516-7031.
Special thanks to our meeting sponsors!
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Interested in sponsoring the meeting? See the information below:
Interested in More Events from US?
We host two section meetings per year that may take the form of a field day, ranch tour, workshop or training.
Usually we do one in the summer and one in the fall plus our annual meeting, but some years we may do more. Section members are kept up-to-date with local, regional, and national range related events via email blasts, a twice-yearly newsletter (The Range Rider), our website, and through our Facebook page.
Usually we do one in the summer and one in the fall plus our annual meeting, but some years we may do more. Section members are kept up-to-date with local, regional, and national range related events via email blasts, a twice-yearly newsletter (The Range Rider), our website, and through our Facebook page.
Interested in our tours and workshops?
You don't have to be a member to attend our tours and workshops, but Colorado Section Members receive
advanced notification through emails and newsletters. We don't maintain a contact email list outside
our official active membership list.
So check our Facebook page, our website, or consider becoming a member. It's easy to become a member through the Society for Range Management and choose Colorado as your primary section.
advanced notification through emails and newsletters. We don't maintain a contact email list outside
our official active membership list.
So check our Facebook page, our website, or consider becoming a member. It's easy to become a member through the Society for Range Management and choose Colorado as your primary section.
