It’s been a dry winter. Drought plans can help producers curb negative impacts There’s free assistance for producers interested in creating a plan February 7, 2025
Southwestern Water Conservation District awarded $25.6M grant Money will fund projects supporting aquatic ecosystems during periods of drought January 21, 2025
Weekend showers bump Durango to above-average precipitation for the month Drought conditions in Southwest Colorado trending in positive direction August 11, 2024
After a wet June, dry conditions kick off July Durango saw second-wettest June since 2000 July 1, 2024
Inspired engagement and harsh realities at inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit A broad range of speakers and artists presented at the event, hosted by Fort Lewis College April 27, 2024
Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’ With snow-water hovering around normal, experts are approaching predictions with trepidation April 6, 2024
Switching to drought-resistant crops ‘ain’t pretty’ – but support for farmers is there Ute Mountain Ute farmers are leaders in agricultural community March 28, 2024
Better late than never: monsoon moisture arrives High pressure could return next week, turning off the tap August 24, 2023
Southwest Colorado reaches ‘abnormally dry’ drought conditions Forecast shows increasing chance of rain Saturday and Sunday, cooler temps next week July 27, 2023
Farm Service Agency extends its relief deadline to July 14 Montezuma County producers can receive emergency relief and additional pandemic assistance July 11, 2023
Seeding a sustainable future Ute Mountain Ute Farm and Ranch using water allocation to prepare for a dry future July 4, 2023
One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees An experimental silvopasture in Bayfield could reduce water consumption June 15, 2023
Heavy snowfall a boon to cloud seeding in Southwest Colorado – until it isn’t Region has received so much snow that operations have ceased March 27, 2023
Bennet Introduces ‘Protect the West’ Act to address wildfires and drought Legislation aims to invest in the environment with sustainable financial efforts March 1, 2023
Conference to address water crisis in Southwest Colorado Drought requires ideas and collaboration; Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio will host seminar February 22, 2023
Drought, plague and fire: What the Rio Grande National Forest is up against There’s no certainty swaths of beetle-bitten trees will recover over burn scars February 1, 2023
California is lone holdout in Colorado River cuts proposal Plan would result in about 2 million acre-feet of cuts in Lower Basin, with smaller reductions in Upper Basin February 1, 2023
Workshop on ranching in drought stresses sustainability Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Farm and Ranch hosted a free series of presentations on range and herd management January 15, 2023
Colorado’s soil moisture is better than in recent years. But that’s not saying much Relationship between dry soil conditions in the fall and spring runoff has gained more attention December 2, 2022
Early-season snow off to good start in Colorado’s high country So far, the biggest in-state beneficiary has been Southwest Colorado with 217% of the median snowpack November 11, 2022
Climbers can chill out, Ouray Ice Park future secure A new water source will help during drought times and provide new routes for scaling November 2, 2022
State of unease: Colorado basin tribes without water rights Garnett Querta wipes sweat from his head while hauling water on the Hualapai reservation Aug. 15, near Peach Springs, Ariz.… October 1, 2022
On the Colorado River, growing concern for fish as waters warm An angler casts a line at Lees Ferry near Marble Canyon, Ariz., in 2011. From prized rainbow trout to protected… September 24, 2022
Farming, water and Wall Street on Colorado’s Western Slope Agriculture producers in Grand Valley face difficult questions over the future of water in the West September 14, 2022
