Water

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Some Colorado water officials balk at Wall Street buying rights

corner of state may be more shielded from issue, for now

January 31, 2021

Local News

Massive ranch northeast of Durango to be protected from development

Conservation easement to serve wildlife, city’s water supply

January 24, 2021

Local News

Potential candidates express interest in Durango City Council election

of five seats up for grabs

January 18, 2021

Local News

Can NASA satellites help monitor snowpack across the American Southwest?

site on Red Mountain Pass serving as ‘a great natural laboratory’

January 16, 2021

Local News

Animas River shatters all-time record low flow based on 109 years of data

1913 record is broken amid prolonged drought

January 5, 2021

Southwest Life

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado

December 31, 2020

Local News

Landscape expert offers tips for sustainable gardening in Southwest Colorado

Select: It’s possible to have attractive gardens while conserving water

December 26, 2020

Local News

Red Mesa Reservoir inches closer to improvement project

Managers would like to double capacity, work in tandem with Long Hollow Dam

November 26, 2020

Local News

Errors in Bayfield water study could lead to higher utility rates

plans bill relief program

October 29, 2020

Local News

Prolonged drought results in record-low flows on Animas River

could change ‘at the snap of a finger’

October 9, 2020

Regional News

Universities to treat water in Navajo communities

The top answer: by improving access to clean water. Navajo Technical University and New Mexico Tech have teamed up to…

September 27, 2020

New Mexico

City of Farmington enacts Stage 1 Water Shortage Advisory

Residents asked to conserve in numerous ways

September 12, 2020

Local News

Highly invasive aquatic weed discovered in the Animas Valley

Concerns raised about Eurasian watermilfoil spilling into Animas River, Lake Nighthorse

September 11, 2020

Local News

Anglers asked to stop fishing at noon daily on several Southwest Colorado rivers

water, low flows and fishing pressure are stressing trout

August 17, 2020

Southwest Life

Rising water temperatures threaten fish populations

Drought, lower flows pose serious challenges to aquatic life in Southwest Colorado

August 13, 2020

Local News

Historic landscape in Southwest Colorado now permanently protected

65,000-acre ranchland attracted national support

July 28, 2020

Local News

Recently hired Southwestern Water Conservation District director fired

Kugel served for about nine months

July 23, 2020

Local News

Lemon Reservoir struggles to fill, while Vallecito nears capacity

farmers will see a shorter irrigation season

May 31, 2020

Southwest Life

Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild

mounted rescue mission during wildfire in June 2018

May 28, 2020

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s ‘mega-drought’ raises wildfire concerns

officials request restrictions to lower threat

May 8, 2020

Local News

Forecast for Animas River flows doesn’t look rosy

average peak expected during early runoff

May 4, 2020

Local News

Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event

Durango, Southern Utes share priorities

February 29, 2020

Local News

Water dock repaired

Vandals damage unit relied on by residents

February 18, 2020

Local News

Rico mine owner sues to cover cleanup costs

Atlantic Richfield seeks compensation from previous owner

February 18, 2020