Drought

Regional News

Bennet and Romney raft Colorado River amid historic drought

Ranches in Southwest Colorado suffering from water shortages

September 22, 2021

Regional News

Recreation at risk as Lake Powell dips to historic low

Houseboats removed from reservoir as water level falls 50 feet in a year

August 11, 2021

Local News

Monsoon quenches short-term drought across Southwest Colorado

will take a couple of good seasons, including above-average snowpack, to improve long-term situation

August 4, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan County sees some relief from drought conditions

usage reduction is ‘on track’

July 31, 2021

Local News

Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope

monitors 21 counties, including La Plata County

July 3, 2021

Regional News

Drought forces Grand Junction to dip into Colorado River

Chemist Allison Dederick checks water quality in the lab at Ute Water Conservancy District in Grand Junction. The district began…

July 2, 2021

Local News

Drought triggers penalties for overuse of water

Dolores Water Conservancy District enacts fines to deter overuse of water

June 30, 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

Officials aware of 31 fires in southwest La Plata County

Nineteen of those blazes are controlled or extinguished

June 21, 2021

Local News

Bayfield adopts plan to manage conservation during drought

outlines increased fines for periods of extreme drought

June 17, 2021

Local News

Fire restrictions coming to Southwest Colorado

campfires, smoking, fireworks will be banned starting Wednesday

June 15, 2021

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy gets $277K grant for wildlife habitat projects

Projects support wetlands to benefit Gunnison sage grouse, big game and ranches

June 10, 2021

Regional News

Key reservoir on Colorado River hits record low amid drought

In this 2015 file photo, a riverboat glides through Lake Mead on the Colorado River at Hoover Dam near Boulder…

June 10, 2021

Local News

With drought in the forecast, Bayfield considers a plan for low-water years

map will help town officials manage dry years through conservation measures

June 9, 2021

Local News

Montezuma County declares drought disaster

and federal programs offer drought assistance, emergency loans

June 7, 2021

Local News

Drought conditions prompt call for reduction in water usage

Residents asked to reconsider landscaping

May 27, 2021

Local News

Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado

snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season

May 27, 2021

Local News

La Plata County farmers tighten belts during dry season

Snow-water equivalent at 31% of historical median

May 25, 2021

Local News

Animas River projected to stay low over coming months

Snowpack has already peaked, and remains below average

April 27, 2021

Southwest Life

Low flows on Dolores River will hurt fish

snowpack reduces release from McPhee Reservoir

April 24, 2021

Local News

Chance for spring snow starts Saturday morning in Southwest Colorado

country of San Juan Mountains may get up to 10 inches

April 16, 2021

Local News

Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer

Prolonged drought did not loosen its grip over the winter

April 9, 2021

Regional News

Colorado snowpack almost normal this winter, but it may not be enough

of Western Slope listed in most severe drought category

April 6, 2021

Local News

Winds and dry conditions trigger wildfire watch in Southwest Colorado

Despite warming conditions, avalanche danger remains high

April 5, 2021