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Drought

April rain lifts Cortez precipitation totals, but relief is minor

April rain lifts Cortez precipitation totals, but relief is minor

Snowpack in Dolores Basin remains low as water restrictions set to begin across the region

Mancos to impose mandatory outdoor watering restrictions for summer

Mancos to impose mandatory outdoor watering restrictions for summer

Guidelines will remain in place until Sept. 30

Cortez City Council hears water supply report in the midst of severe drought

Cortez City Council hears water supply report in the midst of severe drought

Dolores Water Conservancy District General Manager Ken Curtis discusses municipal and agricultural consequences at Tuesday’s City Council meeting

Cortez and surrounding areas see freeze warning and small chances of precipitation

Cortez and surrounding areas see freeze warning and small chances of precipitation

advises residents to protect sensitive crops and outdoor plumbing

Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say

Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say

highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought

Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future

Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future

a longer wildfire season and major headaches for state water managers

Farmington braces for snow drought but maintains secure water supply

Farmington braces for snow drought but maintains secure water supply

‘We have ample water supply,’ Mayor Duckett says

February 10, 2026

Report says New Mexico faces ‘looming groundwater crisis’ from climate change, overuse

Report says New Mexico faces ‘looming groundwater crisis’ from climate change, overuse

Experts recommend groundwater included, understood in regional planning

January 15, 2026

‘Snow drought’ observed across the West, amid higher-than-average winter temps

‘Snow drought’ observed across the West, amid higher-than-average winter temps

Mexico’s snow cover was one quarter of the median level usually observed on Dec. 10

December 12, 2025

Future drought will likely change large migratory bird patterns to New Mexico

Future drought will likely change large migratory bird patterns to New Mexico

Snow geese migrating south above at the Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Refuge on Nov. 9, 2021. Danielle Prokop/Source NMcca That’s…

November 25, 2025

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year

are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules

August 15, 2025

Montezuma County farmers eligible for USDA emergency loans

Montezuma County farmers eligible for USDA emergency loans

farmers have taken advantage of the decade-long program

‘The Big Dry continues’: Cortez’s April precipitation data are in

‘The Big Dry continues’: Cortez’s April precipitation data are in

in early May are just a ‘Small Damp in the Big Dry,’ weather watcher says

Southern Colorado’s ‘dismal’ snowpack has water managers worried

Southern Colorado’s ‘dismal’ snowpack has water managers worried

storms make up for a dry winter?

It’s been a dry winter. Drought plans can help producers curb negative impacts

It’s been a dry winter. Drought plans can help producers curb negative impacts

There’s free assistance for producers interested in creating a plan

February 7, 2025

Southwestern Water Conservation District awarded $25.6M grant

Southwestern Water Conservation District awarded $25.6M grant

will fund projects supporting aquatic ecosystems during periods of drought

January 21, 2025

Weekend showers bump Durango to above-average precipitation for the month

Weekend showers bump Durango to above-average precipitation for the month

Drought conditions in Southwest Colorado trending in positive direction

August 11, 2024

After a wet June, dry conditions kick off July

After a wet June, dry conditions kick off July

Durango saw second-wettest June since 2000

Inspired engagement and harsh realities at inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit

Inspired engagement and harsh realities at inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit

A broad range of speakers and artists presented at the event, hosted by Fort Lewis College

Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’

Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’

snow-water hovering around normal, experts are approaching predictions with trepidation

Switching to drought-resistant crops ‘ain’t pretty’ – but support for farmers is there

Switching to drought-resistant crops ‘ain’t pretty’ – but support for farmers is there

Mountain Ute farmers are leaders in agricultural community

Better late than never: monsoon moisture arrives

Better late than never: monsoon moisture arrives

pressure could return next week, turning off the tap

August 24, 2023

Southwest Colorado reaches ‘abnormally dry’ drought conditions

Southwest Colorado reaches ‘abnormally dry’ drought conditions

Forecast shows increasing chance of rain Saturday and Sunday, cooler temps next week

Farm Service Agency extends its relief deadline to July 14

Farm Service Agency extends its relief deadline to July 14

Montezuma County producers can receive emergency relief and additional pandemic assistance