Drought

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Repairs force drainage of Groundhog Reservoir; no bag limit on fish

Emergency fish salvage implemented

August 26, 2018

Drought remains, but rains put dent in Southwest fire danger

'We’ve got lakes that are drying up. It’s pretty ugly'

July 26, 2018

Reservoir levels in Southwest Colorado are dropping fast

Narraguinnep is reduced to minimum pool; Groundhog also is low

July 26, 2018

Rural La Plata County residents in a pinch for water

Closing of Durango water dock limits options

July 22, 2018

Woman faces 18 charges in Cortez horse neglect case

transferred to Frankton for sanctuary and rehabilitation

July 11, 2018

Scorching weather to persist, with one possible blip on the radar

rains could be later but heavier in the Southwest

June 26, 2018

Residents get tips for tree health during drought

The Colorado State Forest Service encourages homeowners to consider supplemental watering to keep their trees healthy during persistent drought conditions.File…

June 25, 2018

McPhee Reservoir supply drops to a historic low

inflow is lowest since dam was built; irrigator allocation falls

June 25, 2018

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Fort Lewis College closes open space, trails

Fort Lewis College has closed trails and open spaces, joining other agencies that oversee public lands in Southwest Colorado, in…

June 19, 2018

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Reducing personal water use in small ways adds up

Sprinklers can waste water if they spray into a gutter next to a lawn.Durango Herald file Education about water conservation…

June 15, 2018

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Crews struggle to contain Burro Fire; CPW closes some areas

jumps to 2,684 acres; Lone Dome and Fish Creek closed

June 12, 2018

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Stage set for dangerous wildfire conditions months ago

precipitation, high temperatures dry out forest fuels

June 8, 2018

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Experts: ‘Alarming’ drought conditions hit Southwest

relief expected for Four Corners area

May 25, 2018

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Colorado River flow peaking early, at historically low level

The Daily Sentinel reports that peak flows are expected Sunday on the Colorado and Gunnison rivers, at about 8,500 cubic…

May 14, 2018

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Pickup crashes in Yellow Jacket; no injuries reported

Mexico truck rolls over in field

May 2, 2018

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Up to 12 inches of snow forecast for San Juan Mountains

Montezuma County, expect rain by day, snow by night

May 1, 2018

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Birding tour for beginners planned for May 12 in Cortez

The hands-on introduction to bird-watching skills will give participants a primer on choices in field guides and binoculars and the…

April 30, 2018

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Forecast offers hope of rain; BLM, forest start fire restrictions

burden 911 dispatchers with calls about smoke in Montezuma County

April 30, 2018

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Santa Fe mayor’s water use is high amid extreme drought

campaigned on water conservation

April 24, 2018

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Community college gives students a second chance

Program helps students finish their degree

April 23, 2018

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Man is ticketed after fire damages property on a red flag day

to neighbor’s property included boat, fence and trees

April 11, 2018

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High Desert Conservation District seeks mill levy

Half-mill would fund agricultural programs and staff

April 5, 2018

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Farmers, ranchers looking at cuts to irrigation allocations

Reservoir may be rare exception with full ration of water

March 25, 2018

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Dry early winter concerns McPhee managers

Reservoir levels are stable, but precipitation is at 18 percent of normal

December 6, 2017