River deaths on the rise in Colorado Above-average snowpack and strong spring rains have caused waterways to swell July 28, 2023
Three-state Rio Grande dispute moves closer to resolution New Mexico, Colorado must meet certain delivery obligation July 24, 2023
Ute tribes fear effects of U.S. Supreme Court ruling in water rights case Leaders say outcome weakens U.S. government obligation to keep promises made in treaties July 4, 2023
Seeding a sustainable future Ute Mountain Ute Farm and Ranch using water allocation to prepare for a dry future July 4, 2023
Long-awaited water dock opens in western La Plata County ‘It saves time, it saves money, it saves fuel,’ says elected official June 27, 2023
Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation in Colorado River water rights case The Colorado River in the upper River Basin is pictured in Lees Ferry, Ariz., on May 29, 2021. The Supreme… June 22, 2023
Nonprofit offers environmental summer camp for students in Southwest Colorado Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways June 17, 2023
One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees An experimental silvopasture in Bayfield could reduce water consumption June 15, 2023
Bennet introduces Headwaters Protection Act in Congress Legislation would work to protect watersheds and forestry across the U.S. June 7, 2023
Electra Lake to open for first time since 2019 Winter’s heavy snowfall means boats will be allowed back on the water this year June 7, 2023
Colorado Supreme Court ends fisherman’s right-to-wade argument Roger Hill sued, arguing a riverbed is public property open for wading anglers June 6, 2023
City of Durango seeks partial design completion for first phase of Lake Nighthorse pipeline Utilities manager says this will be a collaborative effort with community stakeholders May 11, 2023
Vallecito Reservoir prepares for above-average runoff Bureau of Reclamation expects inflow to be more than double reservoir’s capacity May 10, 2023
Cloud seeding catching on amid Rocky Mountain region’s two-decade drought Technique has been used around the world and in the Rockies for more than 50 years April 29, 2023
What to expect from an above-average spring runoff Area reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding April 7, 2023
Water reuse gains attention in drought era Colorado has regulations for gray water systems; La Plata County considering a new ordinance April 4, 2023
Food and water: A future that is one and the same Efficient use is conservation, say farmers at Southwestern Water Conservation District’s annual seminar April 3, 2023
Bennet starts a conversation to emphasize forest health In a subcommittee hearing, the senator advocated for fire prevention and forest restoration March 31, 2023
Heavy snowfall a boon to cloud seeding in Southwest Colorado – until it isn’t Region has received so much snow that operations have ceased March 27, 2023
Hickenlooper addresses bipartisan solutions to Western water crisis States need to reach agreement before time runs out March 24, 2023
A new law aims to strengthen rural water systems Acequias recognized by the state can soon form associations to help with funding, work and keeping water flowing to New… March 23, 2023
Program to cut Colorado River water use shuffles forward Plan is a key strategy in the Upper Basin’s plan to conserve water and help replenish reservoirs and rivers in… March 22, 2023
Feds want Supreme Court to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water Tribe says it doesn't receive enough water, and the federal government is at fault March 20, 2023
