Local News Warm, dry winter likely to alter wildlife patterns in Southwest Colorado forage leads to stress, increased predation, lower survival rates and more human-animal interactions April 19, 2026
Local News Hillcrest Golf Club follows Durango Parks and Recreation’s lead in water management Director shares how course made it through 2018 drought April 15, 2026
Local News Durango enacts lawn watering restrictions, fines for violations Violators could face up to $300 penalty or disconnection from watering system April 10, 2026
Local News Durango to set water restrictions amid extreme drought working to revise management plan to increase enforcement capabilities April 9, 2026
Local News Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought March 28, 2026
Regional News Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future a longer wildfire season and major headaches for state water managers March 23, 2026
Southwest Life In the West, snow drought is pushing cross-country ski areas closer to a breaking point The Eldora Mountain Ski Resort Nordic Center is usually covered with more snow this time of year. Feb. 13, 2026.… March 15, 2026
Local News What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito? floods not uncommon, but severity can be made worse by warming atmosphere, scientists say October 21, 2025
Local News Mancos farmers prepare to wrap up a successful season despite water woes farms had to reduce capacity or shift markets, but most made it through October 2, 2025
New Mexico Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules August 15, 2025
Local News Photo: What a difference water makes Golfers tee off on green grass Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club. A large patch of dry, brittle ground can be… July 1, 2025
Local News Durango asks residents to be conservative with water use amid drought conditions City, commercial entities the first to limit consumption during supply issues May 27, 2025
Regional News Southern Colorado’s ‘dismal’ snowpack has water managers worried storms make up for a dry winter? March 26, 2025
Local News Southwestern Water Conservation District awarded $25.6M grant will fund projects supporting aquatic ecosystems during periods of drought January 21, 2025
Local News Weekend showers bump Durango to above-average precipitation for the month Drought conditions in Southwest Colorado trending in positive direction August 11, 2024
Local News After a wet June, dry conditions kick off July Durango saw second-wettest June since 2000 July 1, 2024
Local News Inspired engagement and harsh realities at inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit A broad range of speakers and artists presented at the event, hosted by Fort Lewis College April 27, 2024
Local News Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’ snow-water hovering around normal, experts are approaching predictions with trepidation April 6, 2024
Local News Switching to drought-resistant crops ‘ain’t pretty’ – but support for farmers is there Mountain Ute farmers are leaders in agricultural community March 28, 2024
Local News Better late than never: monsoon moisture arrives pressure could return next week, turning off the tap August 24, 2023
Local News Southwest Colorado reaches ‘abnormally dry’ drought conditions Forecast shows increasing chance of rain Saturday and Sunday, cooler temps next week July 27, 2023
Regional News Record heat after wet spring elevates Colorado wildfire risk National organization predicts fire danger will be ‘above normal’ for Southwest Colorado in August July 20, 2023
Local News Seeding a sustainable future Mountain Ute Farm and Ranch using water allocation to prepare for a dry future July 4, 2023
Local News One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees experimental silvopasture in Bayfield could reduce water consumption June 15, 2023