Animas-La Plata Project

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Southwest Colorado tribes seek federal funds for A-LP water delivery

Lawmakers urge Bureau of Reclamation to consider options

November 2, 2024

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A-LP advocate, rancher, Pat Greer remembered for lifetime of service

and his wife, Lila, took in 25 youths over the years, giving them food, love and shelter

October 22, 2021

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Almost at capacity, Lake Nighthorse will wait to pump from river

Managers say water quality affected by burn scar runoff

April 12, 2019

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La Plata County water board rep appointed president

to draft letter to commissioners on mid-term replacements

February 7, 2017

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Policy considered to address cost, use of Nighthorse water

Animas-La Plata Project stakeholders crafting rules

December 12, 2016

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Lake Nighthorse to Dryside pipeline construction begins

decontamination station underway

September 14, 2016

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Former Colorado state Sen. Jim Isgar dies at 64

was a passionate supporter of education, agricultural interests

March 5, 2016

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Settlement reached over rights to Animas River water

paves way for Dryside irrigation, future water projects

February 26, 2016

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Lake Nighthorse assessment available soon for comment

Document addresses recreational activities

February 6, 2016

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Local icon Fred Kroeger dies at 97

‘Always positive and forward-looking’

December 28, 2015

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Lake Nighthorse water-rights settlement pushed to Jan. 15

Chief District Judge Gregory Lyman’s ruling on a water-rights settlement agreed to last month in a long battle over water…

December 10, 2015

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Water rights stakeholders able to reach settlement in Animas – La Plata Project

Agreement to be reviewed by judge

November 9, 2015

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Feds plot recreation work at Lake Nighthorse

The boat dock has already been built on the northwest side of Lake Nighthorse.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file photo Lack of…

June 25, 2015

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A failure to launch

recent agreement lays out plan to concentrate recreation on east side of Lake Nighthorse and allow access to shoreline

April 3, 2015

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Water negotiations underway

S. Utes on track to have access to Lake Nighthorse

December 8, 2014

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Court fee to fuel safe rides on Buzz Bus

could cost you a bit more to fight tickets

February 17, 2014

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Debate hits rapids on Dryside drinking-water plan

Five-figure tap fee could curtail interest

July 31, 2013

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Water security in a dry land

Durango’s right to 1.6% of Lake Nighthorse water provides options

July 21, 2013

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Activist Robert Tyner dies at 98

legacy of water storage and volunteerism

July 20, 2013