Dolores River

Local News

Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years

May 24, 2022

Local News

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

April 28, 2022

Local News

Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado

A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year

March 9, 2022

Local News

Man who died after crash into Dolores River is identified

was an employee of the town of Mountain Village

February 28, 2022

Local News

Water tracks better than last year as managers debate conservation measures

is considering a program to reduce consumption, but Southwest Colorado has yet to weigh in

January 20, 2022

Local News

Dog alerts couple to drowning Rottweiler in icy Dolores River

130-pound pup struggled to hold her head above water, one paw clutched to the ice

January 8, 2022

Regional News

Southwest Basin water plan update seeks public comment

outline water management in Southwest Colorado

October 20, 2021

Southwest Life

Proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area limits some uses, preserves others

mining, large dams and new roads would be prohibited; grazing, water rights and existing mine leases would be protected

September 18, 2021

Local News

Limits on fishing lifted on Dolores River

A voluntary closure encouraged anglers to stick to fishing in the morning below McPhee dam

September 18, 2021

Local News

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet releases draft bill to protect Lower Dolores River

National Conservation Area would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties

September 14, 2021

Local News

Sen. Bennet to release draft legislation for National Conservation Area in Dolores River canyon

Proposed land designation would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties, downstream of McPhee Reservoir

September 1, 2021

Local News

Dredging will provide access to last 5 feet of irrigation water in parched McPhee Reservoir

Drought and historic low-water level reveal sediment blockage

August 6, 2021

Local News

Low flows on Dolores River trigger limits on fishing

Anglers being asked to only fish in the morning below McPhee dam

June 24, 2021

Local News

Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado

snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season

May 27, 2021

Southwest Life

Low flows on Dolores River will hurt fish

snowpack reduces release from McPhee Reservoir

April 24, 2021

Southwest Life

Dolores River Anglers seeks water quality protection for streams

Outstanding Waters status would preserve water quality, not affect water rights

April 17, 2021

Local News

Boebert attends meeting about National Conservation Area in Montezuma County

Proposal for Lower Dolores River is revived

February 16, 2021

Southwest Life

Paradox Valley salt injection well could shut down

Project prevents natural salt loading in Dolores and Colorado rivers

January 9, 2021

Local News

John Porter leaves legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado

brought the dam to life and was GM for 22 years

January 3, 2021

Local News

Fire threatened entire Dolores sawmill, owner says

Firefighters from SW Colorado battle blaze in frigid, windy weather

December 14, 2020

Regional News

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Colorado-Utah border

salinity-control injection well is suspected cause

November 9, 2020

Southwest Life

Rising water temperatures threaten fish populations

Drought, lower flows pose serious challenges to aquatic life in Southwest Colorado

August 13, 2020

Local News

Opening of McPhee and House Creek boat ramps delayed

Temporary closure until June 1 is to prevent spread of virus

May 1, 2020

Southwest Life

Earthquakes trigger new plans for injection well in Paradox

of Reclamation seeks solution for salinity-control site

December 29, 2019