Bennet calls for ‘strong bipartisan vote’ in favor of Dolores River Canyon protection bill Proposed legislation rooted in ‘thoughtful compromise,’ senator says December 2, 2022
Senate hearing requested for bill that protects Dolores River Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper seek hearing with Committee on Energy and Natural Resources September 19, 2022
U.S. Rep. Boebert gets on board with protecting Lower Dolores River canyon Republican introduces companion to Senate Democrats’ bill August 3, 2022
Bill to protect Dolores River Canyon is introduced in U.S. Senate 68,000 acres proposed for protection from development; potential for wild and scenic river status would be dropped July 15, 2022
Southwest Colorado a playground for research scientists Landscape diversity invites study of desert groundwater, alpine permafrost and prehistoric wildfires July 14, 2022
New river stewards book offers rapids of fun for youth, families book a collaboration of local water and outdoor groups July 8, 2022
Montezuma County gets on board with federal plan to protect Dolores River land district opposes Bennet legislation to protect canyon below McPhee Reservoir July 7, 2022
June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon June 24, 2022
Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years May 24, 2022
Water managers see runoff as positive sign Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year April 28, 2022
Runoff into McPhee Reservoir below average from poor snowpack Irrigation supply will be better than last year’s historic lows, but probably not by much, officials say April 15, 2022
Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year March 9, 2022
Man who died after crash into Dolores River is identified was an employee of the town of Mountain Village February 28, 2022
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
Dog alerts couple to drowning Rottweiler in icy Dolores River chief: what to do if you find yourself in a similar situation January 8, 2022
McPhee managers seek changes to Dolores River conservation bill district wants more representation and no restrictions on upstream development November 15, 2021
Southwest Basin water plan update seeks public comment outline water management in Southwest Colorado October 19, 2021
Photos: Snowstorm arrives in Southwest Colorado Drivers distracted by slushy roads, epic fall scenery in Dolores River Valley October 12, 2021
Limits on fishing lifted on Dolores River A voluntary closure encouraged anglers to stick to fishing in the morning below McPhee dam September 18, 2021
Proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area limits some uses, preserves others mining, large dams and new roads would be prohibited; grazing, water rights and existing mine leases will be protected September 15, 2021
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet releases draft bill to protect Lower Dolores River National Conservation Area would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties September 14, 2021
County to review draft bill for National Conservation Area in Dolores River canyon Proposed land designation would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties, downstream of McPhee Reservoir September 1, 2021
Sediment dredging at McPhee gives access to last of irrigation water Ongoing drought and historic low water level reveal sediment blockage August 6, 2021
