Drought

Southwest Life

Annual count finds fewer birds, but reasons why still up in the air

Drought, 416 Fire looked at as possible explanations

January 31, 2019

Regional News

One tribal nation could decide fate of Arizona’s drought plan

River Indian Community concerned over threat to water rights

January 29, 2019

Local News

Southwest Colorado shows signs of reversing drought conditions

Weather experts say there’s still cause for concern

January 27, 2019

Local News

Bennet’s drought, forest health provisions signed into law

bill includes provisions to address Colorado’s needs

December 21, 2018

Regional News

‘It’s bleak’: New Mexico farmers brace for meager water allocations

Cracked soil lines the Rio Grande River on the northern edge of Albuquerque on Thursday. Irrigation canals are all but…

December 20, 2018

Regional News

Feds set urgent deadline on Colorado River drought plan

Interior Dept. to Arizona and California: ‘We are quickly running out of time.’

December 14, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County stirs debate over water, drought planning

Worsening water crisis could cause future curtailment

December 14, 2018

Local News

Winter snowfall gets off to a good start

snowfall already better than all of last year’s

December 10, 2018

Local News

Winter snow gets off to a good start in Cortez

Snowfall already better than all of last year’s

December 9, 2018

Local News

Can El Niño undo the damage?

Corners at ‘epicenter’ for drought nationwide

December 1, 2018

Regional News

Southwest to see more heat, water scarcity, fires and food insecurity

Climate report outlines challenges region will face

December 1, 2018

Regional News

Colorado ski industry virtually protected from drought

Beaver Creek snowmakers fire up the guns for training in Beaver Creek on Oct. 12. Ski resorts have spent many…

October 26, 2018

Regional News

Farmington City Council lifts mandatory water restrictions

storms have improved drought conditions

October 25, 2018

Local News

Snow reaches Southwest Colorado; Wolf Creek Ski Area to open this weekend

laws in effect for mountain passes around Durango

October 10, 2018

Local News

Animas River appears to have hit all-time low

Southwest Colorado on track for second lowest water year in recorded history

October 1, 2018

Regional News

Colorado drought gets worse, especially in southwest corner

The U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly report released Thursday shows conditions are worst in the southwest corner of the state, where…

September 27, 2018

Regional News

Colorado’s drought set to be fourth worst on record

Southwest Colorado may see record lows

September 11, 2018

Regional News

After years of drought, Colorado water bosses face uncertainty

decisions will not be made on pre-2000 hydrology information

August 27, 2018

Local News

Repairs force drainage of Groundhog Reservoir; no bag limit on fish

Emergency fish salvage implemented by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

August 26, 2018

Southwest Life

Hot, dry summer calls for wise watering

Homeowners can learn tips to save water and money

July 29, 2018

Local News

Reservoir levels in Southwest Colorado hit 16-year low

Shareholders face shutoff

July 26, 2018

Local News

With higher-than-average temps lingering, businesses offer relief

Drought helps fuel summer’s heat

July 25, 2018

Regional News

Drought remains, but rains put dent in Southwest fire danger

Steady rain falls in Hermosa in June. As monsoons begin to arrive in the Southwest, the wildfire threat has lessened.Jerry…

July 25, 2018

Local News

Tour examines drought’s impacts in La Plata County

Flare-up in 416 Fire burn scar shows power of parched conditions

July 23, 2018