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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Frozen federal funding halts water conservation projects in Colorado

Frozen federal funding halts water conservation projects in Colorado

Lawmakers sign bipartisan letter urging release of funds

Federal government ends office leases in Durango

Federal government ends office leases in Durango

Landlords say Bureau of Reclamation, Army Corps of Engineers to move out of offices

Durango custom homebuilder faces federal charges

Durango custom homebuilder faces federal charges

Kenneth Edward Asher is accused of destroying natural resources near Lake Nighthorse

February 18, 2025

Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack?

Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack?

Reservoir managers hope winter weather will up their supply headed into spring

February 5, 2025

Mancos Conservation District to receive $2.48 million federal grant

Mancos Conservation District to receive $2.48 million federal grant

grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a ‘game-changer’ for the small district

November 29, 2023

Colorado River Basin reservoirs still face grim outlook despite healthy snowpack

Colorado River Basin reservoirs still face grim outlook despite healthy snowpack

snow accumulation offers water officials a breather as they face the basin’s long-term drought

Construction begins on Vallecito decontamination station

Construction begins on Vallecito decontamination station

Reservoir building is part of the Pine River Project dealing with aquatic nuisance species

November 7, 2022

Dredging will provide access to last 5 feet of irrigation water in parched McPhee Reservoir

Dredging will provide access to last 5 feet of irrigation water in parched McPhee Reservoir

Drought and historic low-water level reveal sediment blockage

Paradox Valley salt injection well could shut down

Paradox Valley salt injection well could shut down

Project prevents natural salt loading in Dolores and Colorado rivers

January 9, 2021

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Colorado-Utah border

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Colorado-Utah border

salinity-control injection well is suspected cause

November 9, 2020

Vallecito marina to reopen after legal dispute reaches resolution

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Vallecito marina to reopen after legal dispute reaches resolution

management contract aims to fix former noncompliance

Vallecito marina reopens after legal dispute reaches resolution

Vallecito marina reopens after legal dispute reaches resolution

management contract aims to fix former noncompliance

Montana’s water is free of invasive mussels, meaning less risk for Colorado

Montana’s water is free of invasive mussels, meaning less risk for Colorado

Continued boat inspections necessary to prevent resurgence

Vallecito marina is closed during legal dispute among managers

Vallecito marina is closed during legal dispute among managers

disagree over who can make financial decisions

February 20, 2020

Bureau of Reclamation begins yearlong project in Animas River

Bureau of Reclamation begins yearlong project in Animas River

Structure that diverts water to Lake Nighthorse taking in too much sediment

January 22, 2020

Earthquakes trigger new plans for injection well in Paradox

Earthquakes trigger new plans for injection well in Paradox

of Reclamation seeks solution for salinity-control site

December 29, 2019

After two-year closure, Nordic skiing may return in full to Vallecito Reservoir

After two-year closure, Nordic skiing may return in full to Vallecito Reservoir

Agencies working toward agreement that would require fee, officials say

November 26, 2019

Temporary closure of Smelter parking lot announced

Temporary closure of Smelter parking lot announced

park can be accessed through U.S. Highway 160 entrance

Insect to be released to combat invasive weeds in Southwest Colorado

Insect to be released to combat invasive weeds in Southwest Colorado

Knapweed harms native plants, animals

Agencies consider Sage Hen motorized trail proposal

Agencies consider Sage Hen motorized trail proposal

would allow motorized vehicles on route to Dolores River Canyon

How much snowpack will make it to reservoirs?

How much snowpack will make it to reservoirs?

managers fear parched soil will soak up significant amount of moisture

February 15, 2019

Lake Nighthorse dedication honors years of hard work

Lake Nighthorse dedication honors years of hard work

Reservoir opened to recreation April 1

Navajo-Gallup water project gains pipeline contract

Navajo-Gallup water project gains pipeline contract

areas slated to get water soon

December 11, 2017

Lake Nighthorse may open for recreation in 2018

Lake Nighthorse may open for recreation in 2018

Annexation by city, infrastructure work must be completed

October 6, 2017