Water supply

Local News

Next water manager up against drought, climate change

head must adapt to new environmental realities

April 5, 2019

Local News

Colorado River basin states cobble together water agreement

forestalls federal government intervention

April 2, 2019

Local News

Bruce Whitehead, water district manager, announces retirement

Southwestern Water Conservation District will re-examine mission, priorities

March 25, 2019

Local News

Durango man takes city to small claims court

Cornelius says he wasn’t notified that his water would be turned off

January 22, 2019

Local News

Water, sewer rates to rise again in Durango

Utility costs have outpaced inflation during past 20 years in Durango

December 18, 2018

Community

Ribbon-cutting for historic McElmo flume is Nov. 30

7-year project saves piece of pioneer history

November 23, 2018

Local News

Durango to reopen water dock to new customers

received flak for refusing new permits during drought

August 26, 2018

Local News

Animas River reduced to a trickle in Farmington

gauge records 0 cfs near San Juan River confluence

July 6, 2018

Local News

Bayfield may tap reserve water in Vallecito Reservoir

also considers purchasing temporary water right

May 31, 2018

Local News

Bob Wolff reappointed to Southwestern Water Conservation District board

Resident will serve as La Plata County representative

February 13, 2018

Food

‘Raw’ water is making waves in the market, but its benefits aren’t clear

I know what you’re thinking. “Aha! She drinks raw water! That’s why she’s such a remarkable thinker, with such penetrating…

February 12, 2018

Local News

Water outage affecting Crestview homes in Durango

Service expected to be restored by 8 p.m.

January 24, 2018

Local News

What if we could predict water availability with greater accuracy?

Lewis College researcher works on national watershed project

January 13, 2018

Local News

Durango and water district consider $200,000 pipeline to tap Lake Nighthorse

would provide second drinking source for city

January 10, 2018

Local News

40 homes without water in northeast Durango

distributing water, free rec center passes

November 16, 2017

Local News

Cortez City Council mulls charging snowbirds for water, trash

works staff members recommend changing water and trash fee policies

October 2, 2017

Local News

Durango West II residents on day three of water outage

break not expected to be fixed until Tuesday night

September 26, 2017

Local News

Leaking water main causes outage near Powerhouse Science Center

Cracked pipe needed to be replaced

August 24, 2017

Local News

Water experts prepare for Colorado’s population boom

Plata County projected to grow 76 percent by mid-century

June 25, 2017

Local News

Glacier Club maintenance briefly impacts water supply

Glacier Club asked members to conserve water as it switched its main source of water supply.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file The…

June 16, 2017

Local News

Water protection bill aims to put court ruling into law

would further protect ski areas from ‘federal overreach’

May 28, 2017

Local News

Lawmakers seek to ease process for leasing water rights

aims to cut down on “buy and dry” sales that harm agriculture

April 10, 2017

Local News

Water conference explores financial solutions

Volatile energy market causes budget crisis

April 9, 2017

Regional News

Measure would encourage water efficiency in new construction

require developers to present conservation measures

April 3, 2017