Water

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Bob Wolff reappointed to Southwestern Water Conservation District board

Resident will serve as La Plata County representative

February 13, 2018

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A Southwest water dispute reaches the Supreme Court

Fight over groundwater leaves farmers in New Mexico feeling stranded

January 26, 2018

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The tiny plant that shapes the Colorado River

Shoshone is the cornerstone for water rights in the upper river

January 26, 2018

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Water projects for Rico, Sambrito Wetlands recommended for funding

Severance tax case reduces future state grants

January 15, 2018

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Cortez crews repairing water pipe on Main Street

Maintenance crews with the city of Cortez are conducting emergency repairs on a broken water pipe at the intersection of…

January 15, 2018

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The 26,000 tons of radioactive waste under Lake Powell

Uranium boom brought mills and toxic waste to the Colorado River

December 26, 2017

Navajo-Gallup water project gains pipeline contract

Some areas slated to get water soon

December 4, 2017

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Colorado could lose 650,000 trees in reservoir expansion

BOULDER — More than half a million trees in Colorado could disappear if the final federal permit for Denver Water’s…

November 19, 2017

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In the Southwest, a sustainable breed of cattle

The criollo cow can thrive in hot, dry conditions that are difficult for other breeds

November 7, 2017

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Algae bloom blossoms in Animas River south of Durango

Water officials unsure of cause; no threat to human health

September 14, 2017

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Stewards of the Land Water is life, so treat the life it contains

Children in Silverton study what is living in the waters of the Animas River.M.K. Gunn/Courtesy photo “I was water brought…

August 22, 2017

River Protection Workgroup disbands over disagreements

Workgroup tried a regionwide approach to land, water management

August 4, 2017

Crews survey fish on lower Dolores River, discard bass

Water scoured channel, improved habitat on lower Dolores River

August 1, 2017

Bloomfield plans drilling to find second source for water

The Associated Press BLOOMFIELD, N.M. — Bloomfield plans to drill four test drills as it seeks a secondary water source…

July 18, 2017

Career manager of Bureau of Reclamation retires

Harrell had 35-year career with Bureau of Reclamation

July 17, 2017

Dolores teacher chosen to serve on state education cabinet

Kevin Vaughn will advise education commissioner

July 17, 2017

Drinking water is at risk under new EPA proposals

Administration wants to replace 2015 Clean Water Rule

July 7, 2017

Water managers release drought plan for McPhee Reservoir

Water districts seeking public comment

June 9, 2017

In these Western cities, using less water costs more

Some homes pay five times as much as others for the same amount of water

May 30, 2017

Hickenlooper signs hemp bill into law in Cortez

Law supports growers who rely on water stored in federal reservoirs

May 21, 2017

Greg Hobbs finishes Amazing Authors tour at Cortez Library

Former Coloradojudge reads poetry

May 19, 2017

Reports: Climate is shrinking West water supply

Three studies show dry times ahead

May 17, 2017

Jackson Gulch Reservoir prepares for irrigation season

Snowpack well above normal, manager says

May 15, 2017

Lawmakers tackle process for leasing water rights

Bill aims to cut down on “buy and dry” sales that harm agriculture

April 11, 2017