Forecast for Animas River flows don’t look rosy average water, peak flows expected during early runoff May 4, 2020
Durango railroad purchases four diesel locomotives Engines pose less fire danger than coal-burning counterparts April 16, 2020
Scars of aspen decline persist nearly 20 years after drought Logging can regenerate some stands, but changing climate a threat March 1, 2020
Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event Durango, Southern Utes share priorities February 29, 2020
Dry conditions prime for wildfires in southwestern La Plata County A small fire burned about an acre near Kline February 28, 2020
U.S. Congress tackles severe drought in the West scarcity threatens farmers, rural communities relying on groundwater in Four Corners January 30, 2020
Southwest Colorado remains in severe drought December precipitation in Cortez is 130% of average December 31, 2019
Cortez Severe drought returns to Colorado’s Four Corners of soil moisture slows growth of winter wheat October 26, 2019
Cortez Two storms could alleviate dry spell in Southwest Colorado is listed in ‘severe drought’ October 17, 2019
Drought Should Durango residents share in sacrifice during next drought? plan suggests restrictions if there’s a repeat of summer 2018 September 20, 2019
Climate impacts on Mesa Verde already apparent Hotter, drier years alter landscape of Mesa Verde National Park September 8, 2019
Agriculture Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, hard winter Drought, snowfall and high corn prices hit ranchers June 27, 2019
Colorado’s drought is not over, experts say Conditions improve in 2019, but reports neglect long-term trends May 29, 2019
Local News Colorado River basin states cobble together water agreement forestalls federal government intervention April 2, 2019
Local News How much snowpack will make it to reservoirs? managers fear parched soil will soak up significant amount of moisture February 17, 2019
Local News Annual count finds fewer birds, but reasons why still up in the air Drought, 416 Fire looked at as possible explanations January 31, 2019
Local News 2018: Year of drought, wildfires, political change a weak winter, low reservoirs, fires troubled community December 26, 2018
Local News ‘It’s bleak’: New Mexico farmers brace for meager water allocations Cracked soil lines the Rio Grande River on the northern edge of Albuquerque on Thursday. Irrigation canals are all but… December 21, 2018
Local News Feds set urgent deadline on Colorado River drought plan Interior Dept. to Arizona and California: ‘We are quickly running out of time.’ December 14, 2018
Local News Snow reaches Southwest Colorado; Wolf Creek Ski Area to open this weekend laws in effect for mountain passes around Durango October 11, 2018
Local News Animas River appears to have hit all-time low Southwest Colorado headed for second lowest water year in history October 3, 2018
Local News Colorado drought gets worse, especially in southwest corner The U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly report released Thursday shows conditions are worst in the southwest corner of the state, where… September 27, 2018
Colorado’s drought set to be fourth worst on record Southwest Colorado may see record lows September 11, 2018
