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Vallecito Reservoir

Out to dry: Water managers brace for lean supply in Southwest Colorado

Vallecito Reservoir expected to fill, but low snowpack means short irrigation season

DATE: Apr 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Over 100 turn out for Vallecito Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday

Beautiful weather draws outdoor enthusiasts to reservoir northeast of Durango

DATE: Feb 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Feb 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito Nordic Ski Club upgrading grooming efforts

Club purchased a new snowcat machine but needs help paying for it

DATE: Dec 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Outpost at Helen’s Corner, a landmark northeast of Durango, closes shop

Property near Lemon Reservoir is on the market for $1.4 million

DATE: Jul 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Over 160 runners participate in Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon

Mark Schenberger won the race’s fourth running

DATE: May 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

PHOTOS: Vallecito Lake Heavy Half

Mark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

DATE: May 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Wildlife officer rescues mountain lions from Vallecito Reservoir spillway northeast of Durango

The yearlings were noticed Friday evening as dam tender prepared to release water

DATE: Apr 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’

With snow-water hovering around normal, experts are approaching predictions with trepidation

DATE: Apr 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Snow blankets Vallecito

Recent winter storms leave their mark at Vallecito Reservoir

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body of Vallecito kayaker found and identified

Victim was submerged more than 80 feet at bottom of lake

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man drowns in Vallecito Reservoir

Body of 21-year-old victim has not been recovered

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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