Massive ranch northeast of Durango to be protected from development Conservation easement to serve wildlife, city’s water supply January 20, 2021
Can NASA satellites help monitor snowpack across the American Southwest? Test site on Red Mountain Pass serving as ‘a great natural laboratory’ January 19, 2021
Dolores passes $2 million budget, reports tax revenue increase Sales taxes hit new high; solar and park upgrades planned January 15, 2021
Animas River shatters all-time record low flow based on 109 years of data 1913 record is broken amid prolonged drought January 5, 2021
Five environmental issues to watch in 2021 Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado December 31, 2020
Landscape expert offers tips for sustainable gardening in Southwest Colorado Plant Select: It’s possible to have attractive gardens while conserving water December 26, 2020
Dolores water and sewer rates to increase Funds will upgrade plants, replace aging pipelines December 21, 2020
Red Mesa Reservoir inches closer to improvement project Managers would like to double capacity, work in tandem with Long Hollow Dam November 26, 2020
Errors in Bayfield water study could lead to higher utility rates Town plans bill relief program October 29, 2020
Universities to treat water in Navajo communities ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Environmental science students at Navajo Technical University are often asked by their professors about how they… September 28, 2020
Mancos officials: County development plan could strain land and water Mancos water supply unable to support development, town says September 20, 2020
Highly invasive aquatic weed discovered in the Animas Valley Concerns raised about Eurasian watermilfoil spilling into Animas River, Lake Nighthorse September 11, 2020
City of Farmington enacts Stage 1 Water Shortage Advisory Residents asked to conserve in numerous ways September 10, 2020
Anglers asked to stop fishing at noon daily on several Southwest Colorado rivers Warm water, low flows and fishing pressure stress trout August 17, 2020
Rising water temperatures threaten fish populations Drought, lower flows pose serious challenges to aquatic life in Southwest Colorado August 13, 2020
Historic landscape in Southwest Colorado now permanently protected 65,000-acre ranchland attracted national support July 28, 2020
Mancos water restrictions approved Additional regulations needed for rising water demand, staff say July 25, 2020
Cortez council approves water lease 1,000 acre-feet of unused water will go toward local agriculture June 4, 2020
Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild Crews mounted rescue mission during wildfire in 2018 June 1, 2020
Southwest Colorado’s ‘mega-drought’ raises wildfire concerns Local officials request restrictions to lower threat May 8, 2020
Forecast for Animas River flows don’t look rosy Below average water, peak flows expected during early runoff May 4, 2020
Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event Durango, Southern Utes share priorities February 29, 2020
Why isn’t water central to every local land-use decision in Colorado? A bill aims to better align planning with water conservation efforts. Is it enough? February 11, 2020
Short-term rental legislation creates uproar in Colorado Industry urges people to flood the Capitol; affordable housing advocates celebrate February 11, 2020
