Rivers

Stewards of Colorado’s sweetest crops on high alert as invasive mussels gain ground in water supply

Stewards of Colorado’s sweetest crops on high alert as invasive mussels gain ground in water supply

Wine grapes bask in the sun in Palisade, Colorado, in July, 2025. Water suppliers in the Grand Valley have started…

December 19, 2025 • By Scott Franz — KUNC

A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border

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A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border

FILE – Cracked, dry mud makes up the riverbed of the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Aug. 21,…

November 20, 2025 • By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN — Associated Press

Torrential rains cause flash flooding across La Plata County

Torrential rains cause flash flooding across La Plata County

After weeks of hot, dry weather, recent heavy rainfall raises river water levels.

August 27, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado River Program’s new director ‘cautiously hopeful’ about interstate negotiations

Colorado River Program’s new director ‘cautiously hopeful’ about interstate negotiations

Celene Hawkins practiced in tribal nation projects, conservation efforts

August 22, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year

States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules

August 15, 2025 • BRITTANY PETERSON — Associated Press