McPhee Reservoir

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McPhee Reservoir closing boat ramps for winter

Nonmotorized, exempt boats can still launch

October 26, 2017

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Wildfire north of McPhee Reservoir contained, Forest Service says

from 3 districts responded to Hoppe Point Fire

September 22, 2017

Career manager of Bureau of Reclamation retires

Harrell had 35-year career with Bureau of Reclamation

July 17, 2017

Dolores teacher chosen to serve on state education cabinet

Vaughn will advise education commissioner

July 17, 2017

House Creek boat ramp extends hours for holiday

The House Creek inspection station will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 30 through Tuesday, July…

June 29, 2017

McPhee Reservoir experiences big gain in traffic

use increases 85 percent; holiday hours extended

June 27, 2017

Report pending on Rico home explosion

Disaster killed woman, leveled house

June 21, 2017

Galloping Goose schedules New Mexico excursions

The Galloping Goose makes its way toward Cumbres Pass in 2014.Jim Mimiaga/The Journal The Goose No. 5, based in Dolores,…

June 21, 2017

Commissioners vote to restrict Sage Hen road access

Temporary closure until November

June 20, 2017

Hearing on Road X closure scheduled for June 19

In May, at the request of the Bureau of Reclamation and the Dolores Water Conservancy District, the county issued an…

June 14, 2017

Lower Dolores River continues to flow

Rafting below dam to continue until at least Thursday

June 13, 2017

Water managers release drought plan for McPhee Reservoir

districts seeking public comment

June 9, 2017

Mussel expert to speak tonight in Dolores

Presentation at 7 p.m. at community center

June 8, 2017

McPhee managers restrict boating access points

The Dolores Water Conservancy District and Bureau of Reclamation are restricting access to several informal boat launching sites at McPhee…

May 24, 2017

Boating below McPhee dam ending

winter allowed for 52-day season

May 23, 2017

Hickenlooper to sign hemp bill into law in Cortez

law supports growers relying on federal water

May 19, 2017

Sage Hen gets restricted acess

closed to camping, now mussel scare limits motorized

May 17, 2017

7 western senators object to suspension of BLM councils

Michael Bennet calls advisory boards ‘invaluable’ for community input

May 17, 2017

Dolores builder specializes in Hobbit houses

Natural building style featured in new architecture book

May 16, 2017

McPhee Reservoir manager releases drought plan

comment sought, public meeting set for June 7

May 16, 2017

Montezuma County Road X will close due to mussel concerns

Hearing expected next month

May 12, 2017

Boat with mussels is stopped at McPhee boat ramp

Harvey Baker places a tag on a boat at McPhee Reservoir after making sure it is drained to prevent invasive…

May 5, 2017

Houseboat infested with mussels is intercepted

and Wildlife technician finds high-risk boat on Mancos Hill

April 21, 2017

Dolores River whitewater release is flowing strong

Dolores River on track for 45 boating days

April 21, 2017