Drought

Colorado River Basin’s water forecast looked good in January; now everything has changed

Data collected from sensors recorded near- or record-low snowfall during last three weeks of January

February 9, 2022

What if we have another dry winter? ‘Think of our mountains like a big sponge’

Scientists and water managers hope for snow, but they have reason for concern

December 9, 2021

Data gaps in Southwest Colorado limit what we know about local climate change

Lack of radar and spotty ground monitoring make long-term forecasting difficult

November 15, 2021

Dove Creek getting urgent water delivery after drought dries up canal

Drought disrupts timing of McPhee Reservoir water flow for the first time

October 28, 2021

Why climate change is making it harder to chase fall foliage

Leaf peeping seasons have been disrupted as the planet warms

October 2, 2021

Water and drought research event is Oct. 6 on local farm

Montezuma Land Conservancy conducting research at Fozzie’s Farm for past two years

September 28, 2021

Bennet and Romney raft Colorado River amid historic drought

Ranches in Southwest Colorado suffering from water shortages

September 22, 2021

Montezuma County CSU extension office will hire second agricultural agent

New agent will focus on crops, livestock and small acreage development

September 21, 2021

Monsoon quenches short-term drought across Southwest Colorado

It will take a couple of good seasons, including above-average snowpack, to improve long-term situation

August 4, 2021

San Juan County sees some relief from drought conditions

Water usage reduction is ‘on track’

July 31, 2021

Denny Lake in east Cortez impacted by drought

Water shortage limits lake water supply

July 30, 2021

Montezuma School to Farm awarded grants for water and drought curriculum

The Montezuma School to Farm Project is creating curriculum for area schools on drought, soil and water conservation. They were…

July 28, 2021

As drought cuts hay crop, cattle ranchers face culling herds

A pipe on the Stanko cattle ranch diverts water from the Woolery irrigation ditch, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, near Steamboat…

July 27, 2021

Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope

State monitors 21 counties, including La Plata County

July 3, 2021

Drought triggers penalties for overuse of water

Dolores Water Conservancy District enacts fines to deter overuse of water

June 30, 2021

Low flows on Dolores River trigger limits on fishing

Anglers being asked to only fish in the morning below McPhee dam

June 24, 2021

Officials aware of 31 fires in southwest La Plata County

Nineteen of those blazes are controlled or extinguished

June 21, 2021

Bayfield adopts plan to manage conservation during drought

Town outlines increased fines for periods of extreme drought

June 17, 2021

Update: Montezuma County starts fire restrictions as temperatures soar in Cortez

Cortez sets new records; San Juan forest also starts restrictions

June 15, 2021

Gail Vanik: Add mulch in a drought to retain moisture

Mulch helps to retain water, which will be critical for your plants’ survival this year.File photo One of the easiest…

June 12, 2021

Montezuma Land Conservancy gets $277K grant for wildlife habitat projects

Projects support wetlands to benefit Gunnison sage grouse, big game and ranches

June 10, 2021

Key reservoir on Colorado River hits record low amid drought

In this 2015 file photo, a riverboat glides through Lake Mead on the Colorado River at Hoover Dam near Boulder…

June 10, 2021

Montezuma County declares drought disaster

State and federal programs offer drought assistance, emergency loans

June 7, 2021

Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado

Weak snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season

May 25, 2021