Drought

Local News

Dangerously dry early summer looks likely for Southwest Colorado

stream keeping rains north and west of Four Corners

May 17, 2020

Local News

La Plata County enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions

falls in line with other land management agencies in region

May 12, 2020

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s ‘mega-drought’ raises wildfire concerns

officials request restrictions to lower threat

May 8, 2020

Local News

Forecast for Animas River flows doesn’t look rosy

average peak expected during early runoff

May 4, 2020

Local News

Durango railroad purchases four diesel locomotives

Engines pose less fire danger than coal-burning counterparts

April 15, 2020

Local News

Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event

Durango, Southern Utes share priorities

February 29, 2020

Local News

Dry conditions prime for wildfires in southwestern La Plata County

A small fire burned about an acre near Kline

February 28, 2020

Southwest Life

Scars of aspen decline persist nearly 20 years after drought

Logging can regenerate some stands, but changing climate a threat

February 27, 2020

Local News

U.S. Congress tackles severe drought in the West

scarcity threatens farmers, rural communities relying on groundwater in Four Corners

January 31, 2020

Local News

Edgemont Ranch subdivision cited for not meeting water-quality standards

600 homes northeast of Durango receive water from metro district

January 9, 2020

Local News

Severe drought returns to Four Corners

of soil moisture slows growth of winter wheat

October 28, 2019

Local News

Two incoming storms could alleviate prolonged dry spell

Southwest Colorado listed in ‘severe drought’

October 17, 2019

Local News

Southwest Colorado is getting hotter, experts say

temperatures mean less ground water, changing plants

September 24, 2019

Local News

Should Durango residents share in sacrifice during next drought?

plan suggests restrictions if there’s a repeat of summer 2018

September 20, 2019

Local News

Climate change impacts on Mesa Verde National Park already apparent, officials say

Hotter, drier years alter landscape of heritage site

September 7, 2019

Local News

Monsoonal rains blocked in Southwest Colorado; dry spell continues

months have been drier than average

August 26, 2019

Local News

Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, harsh winter

lines hurt by stress of dry year, then heavy snowfall

June 29, 2019

Pine River Times news

Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, heavy winter

Drought year, then heavy winter hurt bottom lines

June 29, 2019

Local News

Colorado’s drought is not over, experts say

Conditions improve in 2019, but reports neglect long-term trends

May 29, 2019

Local News

Town of Bayfield invests $30,000 in drought plan

Document will guide long-term decisions

May 22, 2019

Local News

Colorado River basin states cobble together water agreement

forestalls federal government intervention

April 2, 2019

Regional News

Report: Colorado drought conditions dramatically reduced

The Colorado Sun reports that the U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday says only about 46 percent of Colorado is…

March 21, 2019

Nation & World

Plan to combat drought in West hinges on California, Arizona

The Imperial Irrigation District wants $200 million for the Salton Sea, a massive, briny lake in the desert southeast of…

February 26, 2019

Local News

How much snowpack will make it to reservoirs?

managers fear parched soil will soak up significant amount of moisture

February 15, 2019