Archive for May 13th, 2026

Rumors of ruined Western Slope peach crop were greatly exaggerated, growers say

A box of fresh peaches at Kokopelli Farm Market located off I-70 north of Palisade. (William Woody, Special to the Colorado Sun) A cold snap did destroy the peaches in North Fork Valley orchards, but the remaining 80-90% of the crop will start hitting fruit stands in June — much earlier than normal   Colorado […]