Water

Local News

City of Durango refuses to accept new bulk water customers

Bayfield could limit water dock consumption

May 30, 2018

Local News

Tribal nations hold some of the best water rights in the West

to use them, tribes often must negotiate settlements that need federal approval

May 29, 2018

Local News

County wants to map underground waterways to help guide development

could serve as a planning tool for drilling wells

May 18, 2018

Local News

Durango seeks to curb grease disposal that clogs sewer lines

Inspections on food vendors could start next year

April 30, 2018

Local News

Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill

says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up

April 28, 2018

Local News

Animas River color will change with runoff

Department says low flows may make differing tints more noticeable this year

April 16, 2018

Local News

Court upholds flows for Dolores River

district lawsuit to block water rights to bolster habitat rejected

April 8, 2018

Local News

Water cycle key to Durango’s economy, parks and rec director says

Water Seminar draws a crowd of 200

April 6, 2018

Local News

Montezuma, Dolores counties renew debate over conservation status for Dolores River

Montezuma warns Dolores against seeking federal status for river

March 25, 2018

Business

Farmers, Ranchers looking at cuts to irrigation allocations

Reservoir may be rare exception with full ration of water

March 25, 2018

Local News

Mancos Conservation District to offer hands-on learning at Ag Expo

Technician uses trailer to teach water erosion

March 15, 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

Final Hermosa Creek management plan has something for hikers, bikers and horses

will detail allowable uses for trails in the area

January 30, 2018

Local News

What’s in the water? Animas High School students take a closer look

Chemistry class puts river, wastewater under microscope

January 26, 2018

Local News

Treated water makes its way east to rural residents in La Plata County

District serving 85 customers, hundreds more expected to join in coming years

January 16, 2018

Local News

Some county residents stuck with higher city sewer rates for now

Council declines to revisit issue until at least 2019

January 14, 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

Regional News

Snowpack that feeds Colorado River is at 20 percent of normal

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Wednesday that the conditions issued by the National Weather Service’s Colorado Basin River Forecast Center…

January 7, 2018

Local News

Storm brings snow to Southwest Colorado high country

to eight inches falls in parched mountains

January 7, 2018

Local News

Navajo-Gallup water project gains pipeline contract

areas slated to get water soon

December 11, 2017

Local News

How much do you pay to flush?

Regional towns are outpacing the national average for wastewater rates

December 9, 2017

Regional News

In the Southwest, a sustainable breed of cattle

Criollo thrive in conditions hard for others

November 9, 2017