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Construction in Animas River to start Monday

wants flow directed toward the water intake

August 11, 2016

Local News

Southwestern Water hears proposals for Dryside irrigation

Projects would divert Animas water to Redmesa

August 4, 2016

Local News

Arts a part of long-term plan of city of Durango

Water, sewer, sustainability also to be considered in revision

August 2, 2016

Local News

Monsoons finally arrive, bring rain to Southwest Colorado

La Niña pattern may not materialize this winter

August 1, 2016

Local News

Software to be replaced at city water dock

caused temporary malfunction

July 5, 2016

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Permaculture event set in Mancos

event promotes sustainable living practices

July 4, 2016

Local News

City Councilors opt for fluoridation of drinking water

department director favors the practice

June 28, 2016

Local News

Rain-barrel law helps educate about water conservation in the West

Conservationists look toward the next step in water law

June 22, 2016

Local News

Radar blind spot exposes Southwest Colorado to dangerous storms

Southwest Colorado lies in one of the largest weather forecast gaps in the nation. Its shortcomings impact safety, business and…

June 4, 2016

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Rain barrels cleared to catch roof runoff

Governor signs bill bringing two-year effort to a close

May 12, 2016

Local News

Sewer plant costs up

Labor, material disposal contribute

May 10, 2016

Local News

Water district seeks permanent exchange for wetlands

JERRYMcBRIDE/Durango Herald file photos The district submitted an application to the state engineer requesting to release water from the Bobby…

May 4, 2016

Regional News

Storm improves vital Colorado snowpack

Dan Corbett helps get his son, Davis, 4, set for his first cross country ski excursion in North Boulder Park…

April 19, 2016

Local News

Water storage bill advances in Colorado Legislature

Measure would authorize study, storage of South Platte River

April 12, 2016

Local News

City of Durango to correct river’s path near Santa Rita

Construction will ensure access to water

April 10, 2016

Local News

Efforts to bring Lake Nighthorse water to the thirsty begin

Pipeline to bid; construction on horizon

April 6, 2016

Local News

Rain-barrels bill goes to full Colorado Senate

Measure would allow rainwater collection

March 30, 2016

Local News

Clouds again hang over rain barrel bill in Colorado Legislature

Committee chairman delays vote amid water-rights concerns

March 24, 2016

Local News

Obama administration calls for long-term drought policies

Colorado’s water innovation partnership highlighted during summit in D.C.

March 22, 2016

Local News

Bill in Colorado Legislature would analyze water lost to Nebraska

would consider reservoir on South Platte River

March 11, 2016

Regional News

Environmental protection of Colorado River called disjointed

Environment would benefit by treating it as a single system

March 2, 2016

Local News

Storm clears on Colorado rain-barrel bill

Measure passes through state House with widespread support

March 1, 2016

Local News

Settlement reached over rights to Animas River water

paves way for Dryside irrigation, future water projects

February 26, 2016

Local News

Water restored to northern Durango after contractor cuts line

could be cloudy

February 24, 2016