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McPhee Reservoir

Southwestern Colorado farmers expect a third of their normal water supply

Southwestern Colorado farmers expect a third of their normal water supply

managers and farmers in the Colorado River Basin are forecasting a slow year after lackluster snow – and hoping for…

Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack?

Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack?

Reservoir managers hope winter weather will up their supply headed into spring

February 5, 2025

Dolores, Durango kokanee giveaways scheduled this fall

Dolores, Durango kokanee giveaways scheduled this fall

Variable supply means attendees should call in advance

October 7, 2024

Durango, Dolores kokanee giveaways scheduled this fall

Durango, Dolores kokanee giveaways scheduled this fall

Variable supply means attendees should call in advance

September 30, 2024

Prescribed burns ignited at Salter Y north of Dolores

Prescribed burns ignited at Salter Y north of Dolores

will lessen as the day goes on

September 26, 2024

Montezuma County men circumnavigate McPhee Reservoir in record time

Montezuma County men circumnavigate McPhee Reservoir in record time

finished the 33.69-mile loop in 7 hours, 14 minutes and 53 seconds

August 28, 2024

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

McPhee Reservoir boat ramp to open April 15

McPhee Reservoir boat ramp to open April 15

ramp to open mid-April, followed by House Creek Boat Ramp May 1

McPhee Reservoir breakwater replaced after 10 years

McPhee Reservoir breakwater replaced after 10 years

$600,000 spent on replacement and trash removal

January 4, 2024

Dolores kokanee giveaway canceled, Nighthorse stock slim

Dolores kokanee giveaway canceled, Nighthorse stock slim

Officials reporting limited, smaller fish this year in Durango

October 31, 2023

Unscheduled kokanee giveaway to take place in Dolores Thursday

Unscheduled kokanee giveaway to take place in Dolores Thursday

Sizable early run means Colorado Parks and Wildlife will distribute fish at Joe Rowell Park

October 16, 2023

Firefighters work to contain Hope Fire near McPhee Dam and Bradfield Campground

Firefighters work to contain Hope Fire near McPhee Dam and Bradfield Campground

fire was started by lightning on Sept. 21

September 29, 2023

Lingering winter delays opening of McPhee Reservoir boat ramp

Lingering winter delays opening of McPhee Reservoir boat ramp

is iced over, and roads drifted with snow; invasive mussels found on Western Slope

Forecast: McPhee Reservoir likely to fill, provide spill for whitewater boating

Forecast: McPhee Reservoir likely to fill, provide spill for whitewater boating

Above-average snowpack puts farmers and boaters into promising 2023 season

February 17, 2023

Early winter snowpack a good sign for McPhee Reservoir

Early winter snowpack a good sign for McPhee Reservoir

Snotels are 130% of average for Dolores-San Miguel Basins

January 4, 2023

Alleged trespasser held at gunpoint at McPhee campground

Alleged trespasser held at gunpoint at McPhee campground

draws firearm after man entered truck at 4 a.m.

October 8, 2022

Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years

Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir

Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir

Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

Runoff into McPhee Reservoir below average from poor snowpack

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

Old tires and cables removed from McPhee Reservoir boat ramp

Old tires and cables removed from McPhee Reservoir boat ramp

Historic low level allowed Forest Service, water district to conduct cleanup operation

Boating season at local lakes getting started

Boating season at local lakes getting started

Ridgway first to open boat ramp; McPhee scheduled for April 16

Colorado Parks and Wildlife sees banner year for kokanee spawn

Colorado Parks and Wildlife sees banner year for kokanee spawn

Southwest Colorado will send a surplus of eggs to supplement other hatcheries in state

December 23, 2021

A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water

A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water

Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested

December 15, 2021