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Drought expands across Southwest; Oklahoma is at ground zero

Drought expands across Southwest; Oklahoma is at ground zero

The federal drought map released Thursday shows dry conditions intensifying across northern New Mexico. White indicates no drought, yellow is…

Cortez council discusses plans for water conservation

Cortez council discusses plans for water conservation

works director plans to revise strategies

February 16, 2018

Bob Wolff reappointed to Southwestern Water Conservation District board

Bob Wolff reappointed to Southwestern Water Conservation District board

Resident will serve as La Plata County representative

February 13, 2018

Southwestern cattlemen face industry challenges

Southwestern cattlemen face industry challenges

Participants seek eased rules on immigration, trucking and trade rules

February 13, 2018

Montezuma Valley Irrigation considers changes for McElmo Creek

Montezuma Valley Irrigation considers changes for McElmo Creek

Improving McElmo irrigation, county roads are hot topics

January 22, 2018

Catlin brings ‘momentum’ to House 58 seat

Catlin brings ‘momentum’ to House 58 seat

Republican water expert represents local views

January 11, 2018

Water company wants to buy back Totten Lake

Water company wants to buy back Totten Lake

lot and bathroom closed, but lake’s still open

November 29, 2017

Cortez council considers charging snowbirds for water, trash

Cortez council considers charging snowbirds for water, trash

works staff members recommend changing water and trash fee policies

September 29, 2017

Waterline, other construction plans on Cortez council agenda

Waterline, other construction plans on Cortez council agenda

Tuesday meeting will cover big and small projects

Colorado heads toward a water and budget crisis, officials say

Colorado heads toward a water and budget crisis, officials say

Growing population and shrinking oil and gas revenues make for trouble

Measure would encourage water efficiency in new construction

Measure would encourage water efficiency in new construction

require developers to present conservation measures

Montezuma Valley Irrigation restricts county access to water

Montezuma Valley Irrigation restricts county access to water

Informal deal to draw water for roads ends

Dolores water district bans boating at Totten Lake

Dolores water district bans boating at Totten Lake

scare triggers closures, restrictions

Efforts to bring Lake Nighthorse water to the thirsty begin

Efforts to bring Lake Nighthorse water to the thirsty begin

Pipeline to bid; construction on horizon

Southwestern Water hears proposals for Dryside irrigation

Southwestern Water hears proposals for Dryside irrigation

Projects would divert Animas water to Redmesa

Billing system crash causes problems with Cortez water

Billing system crash causes problems with Cortez water

water back after months of problems

December 6, 2016

Mancos considers options to improve wastewater operations

Mancos considers options to improve wastewater operations

A contractor and engineer are visiting town this week to inspect the wastewater treatment plant, Town Administrator Andrea Phillips said.…

October 3, 2016

Ute Mountain Utes nudge Obama on monument and water

Ute Mountain Utes nudge Obama on monument and water

Ears, water rights, consultation were key issues, says tribal Chairman Manuel Heart

September 29, 2016

Mussel risk at McPhee could limit boat access

Mussel risk at McPhee could limit boat access

managers consider plan to avoid mussel invasion

September 28, 2016

Utes are awarded a $9 million grant for water upgrades

Utes are awarded a $9 million grant for water upgrades

will go toward four public works projects in Towaoc, White Mesa

August 17, 2016

Monsoons finally arrive, bring rain to SW Colorado

Monsoons finally arrive, bring rain to SW Colorado

La Niña pattern may not materialize

How Arizona fends off threats to its water

How Arizona fends off threats to its water

Republican Gov. Ducey is sticking by regulations and negotiating deals

Study finds surprising source of Colorado River water supply

Study finds surprising source of Colorado River water supply

than half of the rivers in the Upper Colorado Basin originate as groundwater, USGS says

Mancos district prepares to lease Jackson Gulch water

Mancos district prepares to lease Jackson Gulch water

Officials checking on residents’ needs