Water

Local News

Nonprofit offers environmental summer camp for students in Southwest Colorado

Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways

June 17, 2023

Local News

One rancher’s approach to drought? Plant more trees

experimental silvopasture in Bayfield could reduce water consumption

June 15, 2023

Local News

Bennet introduces Headwaters Protection Act in Congress

Legislation would work to protect watersheds and forestry across the U.S.

June 7, 2023

Local News

Electra Lake to open for first time since 2019

Winter’s heavy snowfall means boats will be allowed back on the water this year

June 7, 2023

Regional News

Colorado Supreme Court ends fisherman’s right-to-wade argument

Hill sued, arguing a riverbed is public property open for wading anglers

June 6, 2023

Tri-Cities

Navajo Lake is filling up fast

is highest it has been in six years

June 1, 2023

Local News

City of Durango seeks partial design completion for first phase of Lake Nighthorse pipeline

Utilities manager says this will be a collaborative effort with community stakeholders

May 11, 2023

Local News

Vallecito Reservoir prepares for above-average runoff

of Reclamation expects inflow to be more than double reservoir’s capacity

May 10, 2023

Local News

Q&A: Durango water-rights activist uses social media to educate

Lehto has 48,000 followers after one year on Tiktok

May 4, 2023

Regional News

Cloud seeding catching on amid Rocky Mountain region’s two-decade drought

Technique has been used around the world and in the Rockies for more than 50 years

April 30, 2023

Local News

How has domestic water changed lives in western La Plata County?

Residents have less concern about washing dishes, doing laundry and watering flowers

April 23, 2023

Nation & World

U.S. floats options to reduce water pulled from Colorado River

administration charts two paths forward but declines to take sides

April 12, 2023

Local News

After 54 days, running water may return soon to mobile home park near Durango

Plata County to host tenants’ forum for Lightner Creek residents

April 8, 2023

Local News

What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding

April 7, 2023

Local News

Water reuse gains attention in drought era

Colorado has regulations for gray water systems; La Plata County considering a new ordinance

April 4, 2023

Local News

Food and water: A future that is one and the same

Efficient use is conservation, say farmers at Southwestern Water Conservation District’s annual seminar

April 3, 2023

Local News

City to accommodate certified public water operators as it ends fire hydrant leasing program

on Wheels owner relieved business can continue

March 31, 2023

Local News

Bennet starts a conversation to emphasize forest health

a subcommittee hearing, the senator advocated for fire prevention and forest restoration

March 31, 2023

Local News

Heavy snowfall a boon to cloud seeding in Southwest Colorado – until it isn’t

has received so much snow that operations have ceased

March 27, 2023

Local News

Hickenlooper addresses bipartisan solutions to Western water crisis

need to reach agreement before time runs out

March 24, 2023

New Mexico

A new law aims to strengthen rural water systems

Acequias recognized by the state can soon form associations to help with funding, work and keeping water flowing to New…

March 23, 2023

Local News

Environmentalists sound alarm on Animas River water quality

Sediment and biohazard loading from Lightner Creek jeopardizing fish habitat

March 23, 2023

Regional News

Program to cut Colorado River water use shuffles forward

is a key strategy in the Upper Basin’s plan to conserve water and help replenish reservoirs and rivers in the…

March 22, 2023

Regional News

Feds want Supreme Court to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water

says it doesn't receive enough water, and the federal government is at fault

March 20, 2023