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Dolores River

Proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area limits some uses, preserves others

New mining, large dams and new roads would be prohibited; grazing, water rights and existing mine leases would be protected

DATE: Sep 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Limits on fishing lifted on Dolores River

A voluntary closure encouraged anglers to stick to fishing in the morning below McPhee dam

DATE: Sep 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet releases draft bill to protect Lower Dolores River

National Conservation Area would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties

DATE: Sep 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Bennet to release draft legislation for National Conservation Area in Dolores River canyon

Proposed land designation would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties, downstream of McPhee Reservoir

DATE: Sep 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dredging will provide access to last 5 feet of irrigation water in parched McPhee Reservoir

Drought and historic low-water level reveal sediment blockage

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low flows on Dolores River trigger limits on fishing

Anglers being asked to only fish in the morning below McPhee dam

DATE: Jun 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado

Weak snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low flows on Dolores River will hurt fish

Poor snowpack reduces release from McPhee Reservoir

DATE: Apr 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Dolores River Anglers seeks water quality protection for streams

Outstanding Waters status would preserve water quality, not affect water rights

DATE: Apr 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Boebert attends meeting about National Conservation Area in Montezuma County

Proposal for Lower Dolores River is revived

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Paradox Valley salt injection well could shut down

Project prevents natural salt loading in Dolores and Colorado rivers

DATE: Jan 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

John Porter leaves legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado

He brought the dam to life and was GM for 22 years

DATE: Jan 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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