Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year March 9, 2022
Federal water projections for Lake Powell, other reservoirs are ‘too rosy’ Colorado River researchers find Bureau of Reclamation study was consistently too optimistic February 24, 2022
Coloradans worried about water, wildfires and cost of living, new poll shows Telephone and online interview polled 3,440 residents of eight Mountain West states February 18, 2022
Colorado River Basin’s water forecast looked good in January; now everything has changed collected from sensors recorded near- or record-low snowfall during last three weeks of January February 9, 2022
Tired of mowing your lawn? Colorado could pay you $2 a square foot to rip it out A bill would expand grass buyouts statewide and double local payments February 9, 2022
As Colorado warms, snow arrives later and melts earlier; soils, rivers and reservoirs face changes six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history February 7, 2022
Water tracks better than last year as managers debate conservation measures is considering a program to reduce consumption, but Southwest Colorado has yet to weigh in January 20, 2022
Colorado pushes its use of West’s major river to the limit, new study shows Rivers Council found that diversion and climate change could worsen limited water resources across seven Western states December 14, 2021
What if we have another dry winter? ‘Think of our mountains like a big sponge’ Scientists and water managers hope for snow, but they have reason for concern December 9, 2021
If Colorado River keeps drying up, a century-old agreement could be threatened decline of water source could soon cause problems between states November 27, 2021
La Plata County farmers tighten belts during dry season Snow-water equivalent at 31% of historical median May 25, 2021
Idea of National Conservation Area on Dolores River flows back to the surface A raft enters Snaggletooth Rapid on the Lower Dolores River. The river came alive after a dam release ended four… May 19, 2021
Warm weather, wind evaporates irrigation season Farmers expected to receive just a fraction of normal supply April 20, 2021
Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer Prolonged drought did not loosen its grip over the winter April 9, 2021
Dolores River Anglers seeks water quality protection for streams Outstanding waters designation would protect water quality, water rights not impacted April 2, 2021
Errors in Bayfield water study could lead to higher utility rates plans bill relief program October 29, 2020
City of Farmington enacts Stage 1 Water Shortage Advisory Residents asked to conserve in numerous ways September 10, 2020
New water plant completed in northwest New Mexico Lateral will serve Navajo and Jicarilla Apache communities August 28, 2020
Historic landscape in Southwest Colorado now permanently protected 65,000-acre ranchland attracted national support July 28, 2020
Monsoon outlook poor for parched San Juan River Basin ‘Even in a dry time, we’re seeing drier than normal conditions’ June 4, 2020
Forecast for Animas River flows don’t look rosy average water, peak flows expected during early runoff May 4, 2020
Durango utility late fees waived through April 30 to offer payment plans in response to COVID-19 pandemic March 17, 2020
Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event Durango, Southern Utes share priorities February 29, 2020
