Water

New Mexico

N.M. Supreme Court rules non-navigable water rule is unconstitutional

allows for rafting, fly fishing and other uses on rivers that cross private property

March 3, 2022

Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College charts course for next generation of river stewards

programs tackle education, conservation through experiential learning

March 1, 2022

Regional News

Haaland: 16 tribal water settlements will get $1.7 billion

Low water levels at Wahweap Bay at Lake Powell along the Upper Colorado River Basin are shown June 9, 2021,…

February 22, 2022

Regional News

Coloradans worried about water, wildfires and cost of living, new poll shows

Telephone and online interview polled 3,440 residents of eight Mountain West states

February 18, 2022

Local News

What is the ‘water year’ in Colorado, and why should we care?

Initiative encourages Coloradans to take a more active role in conservation and management

February 10, 2022

Regional News

Colorado River Basin’s water forecast looked good in January; now everything has changed

collected from sensors recorded near- or record-low snowfall during last three weeks of January

February 9, 2022

Regional News

Tired of mowing your lawn? Colorado could pay you $2 a square foot to rip it out

A bill would expand grass buyouts statewide and double local payments

February 9, 2022

Regional News

As snowmaking becomes more common, some question the use of energy and water

Ski resorts have invested millions in more efficient snow guns A machine blows snow at Vail Mountain Resort Dec. 29…

January 26, 2022

Local News

Water tracks better than last year as managers debate conservation measures

is considering a program to reduce consumption, but Southwest Colorado has yet to weigh in

January 20, 2022

Regional News

Nebraska announces $500M plan to claim water from Colorado

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announced a $500 million plan Monday to divert water out of Colorado under a 99-year-old compact…

January 10, 2022

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park sees beavers as a restoration tool

‘ecological engineers’ are key to enhancing riparian waters along Mancos River

January 6, 2022

Local News

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

January 1, 2022

Local News

50% increase in water, sewer rates approved for some Bayfield-area residents

official says it costs more to provide services to out-of-town customers

December 29, 2021

Local News

A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water

Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested

December 28, 2021

Local News

Colorado pushes its use of West’s major river to the limit, new study shows

Rivers Council found that diversion and climate change could worsen limited water resources across seven Western states

December 14, 2021

Local News

What if we have another dry winter? ‘Think of our mountains like a big sponge’

Scientists and water managers hope for snow, but they have reason for concern

December 9, 2021

Local News

Group with diverse interests comes together for first-of-its kind dust-on-snow workshop

than 80 scientists, water and land managers, Indigenous leaders and ranchers discuss snowpack issues

December 4, 2021

Regional News

If Colorado River keeps drying up, a century-old agreement could be threatened

decline of water source could soon cause problems between states

November 27, 2021

Local News

Rupture sends about 50,000 gallons of water streaming across South Camino del Rio

8-inch pipe broke about 11:45 a.m. near Larry Valdez Way

November 9, 2021

Local News

Dove Creek getting urgent water delivery after drought dries up canal

Drought disrupts timing of McPhee Reservoir water flow for the first time

October 30, 2021

Regional News

Southwest Basin water plan update seeks public comment

outline water management in Southwest Colorado

October 20, 2021

Regional News

Should river towns be forced to build costly parks to get recreational water rights?

Nonprofit argues communities should be able to protect rapids without building features

September 28, 2021

Regional News

Bennet and Romney raft Colorado River amid historic drought

Ranches in Southwest Colorado suffering from water shortages

September 22, 2021

Local News

Stakeholders weigh in on how La Plata County should spend $11M in COVID-19 relief money

Community organizations highlight housing, pay for essential workers, mental health services

September 15, 2021