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Drought

Southwest Colorado’s ‘mega-drought’ raises wildfire concerns

Local officials request restrictions to lower threat

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forecast for Animas River flows doesn’t look rosy

Below average peak expected during early runoff

DATE: May 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad purchases four diesel locomotives

Engines pose less fire danger than coal-burning counterparts

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event

Durango, Southern Utes share priorities

DATE: Feb 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dry conditions prime for wildfires in southwestern La Plata County

A small fire burned about an acre near Kline

DATE: Feb 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Scars of aspen decline persist nearly 20 years after drought

Logging can regenerate some stands, but changing climate a threat

DATE: Feb 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

U.S. Congress tackles severe drought in the West

Water scarcity threatens farmers, rural communities relying on groundwater in Four Corners

DATE: Jan 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Edgemont Ranch subdivision cited for not meeting water-quality standards

About 600 homes northeast of Durango receive water from metro district

DATE: Jan 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Severe drought returns to Four Corners

Lack of soil moisture slows growth of winter wheat

DATE: Oct 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two incoming storms could alleviate prolonged dry spell

Southwest Colorado listed in ‘severe drought’

DATE: Oct 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado is getting hotter, experts say

Rising temperatures mean less ground water, changing plants

DATE: Sep 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Should Durango residents share in sacrifice during next drought?

Draft plan suggests restrictions if there’s a repeat of summer 2018

DATE: Sep 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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