Water

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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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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Burro Fire continues to grow; storm could bring lightning, a little rain

jumps Forest Road 561 to south, moves northeast

June 14, 2018

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Below Mount Shasta, a fight burbles over bottled water

Selling water to Nestlé, Crystal Geyser and others could strain aquifers

June 7, 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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Desert dust causes early snowmelt and water loss

Researchers say dirt hurts already-low snowpack

May 12, 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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Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill

says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up

April 27, 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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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…

March 29, 2018

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Lawmakers Coram and Catlin discuss guns, water and internet

Residents listen, ask questions of Catlin, Coram in Dolores

March 27, 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

Two counties renew debate over conservation status for Dolores River

Montezuma County urges Dolores to drop the idea for river

March 22, 2018

Mancos Conservation District offers hands-on learning at Ag Expo

Technician uses trailer to teach water erosion

March 14, 2018

Winter storms expected for Southwest Colorado mountains

to six inches of snow possible above 7,500 feet

March 14, 2018

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Bob Wolff reappointed to Southwestern Water Conservation District board

Resident will serve as La Plata County representative

February 13, 2018

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A Southwest water dispute reaches the Supreme Court

over groundwater leaves farmers in New Mexico feeling stranded

January 26, 2018

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The tiny plant that shapes the Colorado River

Shoshone is the cornerstone for water rights in the upper river

January 26, 2018

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Water projects for Rico, Sambrito Wetlands recommended for funding

Severance tax case reduces future state grants

January 15, 2018

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Cortez crews repairing water pipe on Main Street

Maintenance crews with the city of Cortez are conducting emergency repairs on a broken water pipe at the intersection of…

January 15, 2018

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The 26,000 tons of radioactive waste under Lake Powell

Uranium boom brought mills and toxic waste to the Colorado River

December 26, 2017

Navajo-Gallup water project gains pipeline contract

areas slated to get water soon

December 4, 2017

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Colorado could lose 650,000 trees in reservoir expansion

The Daily Camera reports the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is expected to rule early next year on what would be…

November 19, 2017