Drought

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Colorado River basin states cobble together water agreement

Deal forestalls federal government intervention

April 2, 2019

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How much snowpack will make it to reservoirs?

Water managers fear parched soil will soak up significant amount of moisture

February 17, 2019

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Annual count finds fewer birds, but reasons why still up in the air

Drought, 416 Fire looked at as possible explanations

January 31, 2019

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2018: Year of drought, wildfires, political change

After a weak winter, low reservoirs, fires troubled community

December 26, 2018

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‘It’s bleak’: New Mexico farmers brace for meager water allocations

Cracked soil lines the Rio Grande River on the northern edge of Albuquerque on Thursday. Irrigation canals are all but…

December 21, 2018

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Feds set urgent deadline on Colorado River drought plan

Interior Dept. to Arizona and California: ‘We are quickly running out of time.’

December 14, 2018

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Snow reaches Southwest Colorado; Wolf Creek Ski Area to open this weekend

Chain laws in effect for mountain passes around Durango

October 11, 2018

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Animas River appears to have hit all-time low

Southwest Colorado headed for second lowest water year in history

October 3, 2018

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Colorado drought gets worse, especially in southwest corner

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s drought is getting worse, with unusually dry conditions across more than 85 percent of the state.…

September 27, 2018

Colorado’s drought set to be fourth worst on record

Southwest Colorado may see record lows

September 11, 2018

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Repairs force drainage of Groundhog Reservoir; no bag limit on fish

Emergency fish salvage implemented

August 26, 2018

Drought remains, but rains put dent in Southwest fire danger

'We’ve got lakes that are drying up. It’s pretty ugly'

July 26, 2018

Reservoir levels in Southwest Colorado are dropping fast

Narraguinnep is reduced to minimum pool; Groundhog also is low

July 26, 2018

Rural La Plata County residents in a pinch for water

Closing of Durango water dock limits options

July 22, 2018

Woman faces 18 charges in Cortez horse neglect case

Horses transferred to Frankton for sanctuary and rehabilitation

July 11, 2018

Scorching weather to persist, with one possible blip on the radar

Summer rains could be later but heavier in the Southwest

June 26, 2018

Residents get tips for tree health during drought

The Colorado State Forest Service encourages homeowners to consider supplemental watering to keep their trees healthy during persistent drought conditions.File…

June 25, 2018

McPhee Reservoir supply drops to a historic low

McPhee inflow is lowest since dam was built; irrigator allocation falls

June 25, 2018

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Fort Lewis College closes open space, trails

Fort Lewis College has closed trails and open spaces, joining other agencies that oversee public lands in Southwest Colorado, in…

June 19, 2018

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Reducing personal water use in small ways adds up

Sprinklers can waste water if they spray into a gutter next to a lawn.Durango Herald file The small ways people…

June 15, 2018

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Crews struggle to contain Burro Fire; CPW closes some areas

Fire jumps to 2,684 acres; Lone Dome and Fish Creek closed

June 12, 2018

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Stage set for dangerous wildfire conditions months ago

Low precipitation, high temperatures dry out forest fuels

June 8, 2018

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Experts: ‘Alarming’ drought conditions hit Southwest

Little relief expected for Four Corners area

May 25, 2018

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Colorado River flow peaking early, at historically low level

GRAND JUNCTION — The Colorado River’s peak flows are arriving early this spring and at one of the lowest levels…

May 14, 2018