Water

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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

Red Mesa Reservoir must make improvements or face demolition

Managers need to find funding for major project at Red Mesa Reservoir

August 14, 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

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to conduct work in Hermosa Creek

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will conduct treatment, as part of an initiative to restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout populations…

July 22, 2018

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Montezuma County finds water for road maintenance

DWCD grants access to canal for road maintenance

June 28, 2018

Mancos imposes water restrictions amid drought conditions

Water use limited by hours, day of week

June 28, 2018

Gov. John Hickenlooper’s legacy of water

As he leaves office, water officials offer mixed feelings about his accomplishments

June 25, 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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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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Burro Fire continues to grow; storm could bring lightning, a little rain

Fire jumps Forest Road 561 to south, moves northeast

June 14, 2018

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Below Mount Shasta, a fight burbles over bottled water

Selling water to Nestlé, Crystal Geyser and others could strain aquifers

June 7, 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

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Desert dust causes early snowmelt and water loss

Researchers say dirt hurts already-low snowpack

May 12, 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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Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill

Judge says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up

April 27, 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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Drought expands across Southwest; Oklahoma is at ground zero

The federal drought map released Thursday shows dry conditions intensifying across northern New Mexico. White indicates no drought, yellow is…

March 29, 2018

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Lawmakers Coram and Catlin discuss guns, water and internet

Residents listen, ask questions of Catlin, Coram in Dolores

March 27, 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

Two counties renew debate over conservation status for Dolores River

Montezuma County urges Dolores to drop the idea for river

March 22, 2018

Mancos Conservation District offers hands-on learning at Ag Expo

Technician uses trailer to teach water erosion

March 14, 2018

Winter storms expected for Southwest Colorado mountains

Three to six inches of snow possible above 7,500 feet

March 14, 2018