Drought

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Pickup crashes in Yellow Jacket; no injuries reported

New Mexico truck rolls over in field

May 2, 2018

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Up to 12 inches of snow forecast for San Juan Mountains

In Montezuma County, expect rain by day, snow by night

May 1, 2018

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Birding tour for beginners planned for May 12 in Cortez

A birding tour for beginners is scheduled for May 12 in conjunction with the 14th annual Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding…

April 30, 2018

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Forecast offers hope of rain; BLM, forest start fire restrictions

Locals burden 911 dispatchers with calls about smoke in Montezuma County

April 30, 2018

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Santa Fe mayor’s water use is high amid extreme drought

Webber campaigned on water conservation

April 24, 2018

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Community college gives students a second chance

Program helps students finish their degree

April 23, 2018

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Man is ticketed after fire damages property on a red flag day

Damage to neighbor’s property included boat, fence and trees

April 11, 2018

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High Desert Conservation District seeks mill levy

Half-mill would fund agricultural programs and staff

April 5, 2018

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Farmers, ranchers looking at cuts to irrigation allocations

McPhee Reservoir may be rare exception with full ration of water

March 25, 2018

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Dry early winter concerns McPhee managers

Reservoir levels are stable, but precipitation is at 18 percent of normal

December 6, 2017

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Study: Climate change is transforming local forests

Climate change expected to alter Southwest Colorado forests

October 10, 2017

Water managers release drought plan for McPhee Reservoir

Water districts seeking public comment

June 9, 2017

Dolores builder specializes in Hobbit houses

Natural building style featured in new architecture book

May 16, 2017

McPhee Reservoir manager releases drought plan

Public comment sought, public meeting set for June 7

May 16, 2017

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County drought gets disaster status

Affected farmers may qualify for low-interest emergency loans

July 9, 2014

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County receives drought designation

Affected farmers may qualify for low-interest loans

July 8, 2014

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County receives drought designation

Affected farmers may qualify for low-interest emergency loans

July 7, 2014

Water seminar to discuss supply, demand

The Colorado River District’s annual water seminar – “Shrinking in Supply, Growing in Demand” – will take place Sept. 13…

September 3, 2013

Water seminar participants to discuss shrinking supply, growing demand

The Colorado River District’s annual water seminar — “Shrinking in Supply, Growing in Demand” — will take place Sept. 13…

September 2, 2013

Gentlemen’s agreement settles water exchange for now

Mancos will draw from lake, allow Mesa Verde to use its river allocation

July 30, 2013

Fire ban lifted

Restrictions remain in county, Mesa Verde

July 30, 2013

Farmers urged to grow for Miller Coors

YELLOW JACKET — Local farmers will soon raise their beer mugs and declare a hearty “Cheers!” thanks to a proposal…

July 18, 2013

USFS, BLM cut fire limits

Thanks to the arrival of monsoonal weather patterns and lowering of fire danger, the San Juan National Forest will eliminate…

July 17, 2013

USFS, BLM reduce fire restrictions

Thanks to the arrival of monsoonal weather patterns and lowering of fire danger, the San Juan National Forest will eliminate…

July 16, 2013