Water

Local News

Why isn’t water central to every local land-use decision in Colorado?

A bill aims to better align planning with water conservation efforts. Is it enough?

February 15, 2020

Local News

If remote Red Mesa Reservoir doesn’t grow, it could be razed

Improvements are necessary, but more stakeholders are needed to justify cost

February 9, 2020

Local News

Does Durango need redundancy in its water-treatment infrastructure?

wants to build a $55 million plant near Lake Nighthorse

February 7, 2020

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy approved for $24,000 grant

Funding for irrigation efficiency project involving youths

January 31, 2020

Local News

U.S. Congress tackles severe drought in the West

scarcity threatens farmers, rural communities relying on groundwater in Four Corners

January 31, 2020

Pine River Times news

Ignacio revamps utility rates for water, wastewater, natural gas

will see cost increases, but some may pay less

January 24, 2020

Local News

Town of Ignacio revamps utility rates for water, wastewater, natural gas

will see cost increases, but some may pay less

January 22, 2020

Local News

Edgemont Ranch subdivision cited for not meeting water-quality standards

600 homes northeast of Durango receive water from metro district

January 9, 2020

Local News

Durango water, sewer pipes need constant maintenance, repairs

roots, grease mean underground infrastructure is always at risk

January 8, 2020

Local News

Rain delay called for pipeline project in west La Plata County

90% of construction completed when storms made work impossible

December 7, 2019

Southwest Life

New way to monitor snowpack could be critical in the arid West

technology more accurately measures snow depth

December 5, 2019

Local News

Council tentatively approves new water, sewer rates

adjusts cost structures for various users

November 8, 2019

Local News

Front Range needs to stop taking Western Slope’s water, politicians say

to increase as more people move to Denver area

November 1, 2019

Local News

‘Take a Boater Farming’ brings Dolores River stakeholders together

Irrigation and water use discussed at Fozzie’s Farm

October 20, 2019

Local News

Ignacio Town Board weighs in on propositions CC, DD

Trustees back sports betting; didn’t weigh in on de-Brucing

October 17, 2019

Southwest Life

McPhee Reservoir contains strong carryover supply for 2020

Officials: It will fill with below-average winter

October 13, 2019

Local News

New manager appointed to lead Dolores Water Conservancy District

has been serving as project engineer

September 25, 2019

Local News

Should Durango residents share in sacrifice during next drought?

plan suggests restrictions if there’s a repeat of summer 2018

September 20, 2019

Local News

Durango to revisit rate structure for water, sewer fees

costs could vary based on customer location, usage

September 19, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College launching water resource center

to focus on San Juan and Dolores watersheds

September 8, 2019

Local News

Ignacio searches for alternative water provider after rate increase

water district sets conditions to supply town with water

August 28, 2019

Regional News

Air Force Academy discovers contamination in water

The Gazette reported Thursday that officials plan to test drinking water wells in an area between the academy and Colorado…

August 23, 2019

Local News

Durango West metro district threatened with dissolution

Subdivision hasn’t filed budgets, audits or election information for years

August 1, 2019

Local News

City Council considers water rate increase to help finance new treatment plant

options on table for facility

July 24, 2019