Drought - The Durango Herald

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

Climate change impacts on Mesa Verde National Park already apparent, officials say

Hotter, drier years alter landscape of heritage site

DATE: Sep 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Monsoonal rains blocked in Southwest Colorado; dry spell continues

Summer months have been drier than average

DATE: Aug 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, harsh winter

Bottom lines hurt by stress of dry year, then heavy snowfall

DATE: Jun 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ranchers face one-two punch from drought, heavy winter

Drought year, then heavy winter hurt bottom lines

DATE: Jun 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Colorado’s drought is not over, experts say

Conditions improve in 2019, but reports neglect long-term trends

DATE: May 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Town of Bayfield invests $30,000 in drought plan

Document will guide long-term decisions

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado River basin states cobble together water agreement

Deal forestalls federal government intervention

DATE: Apr 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Report: Colorado drought conditions dramatically reduced

DENVER – A national report monitoring drought conditions says much of Colorado has emerged from months of dry conditions. The Colorado Sun reports that the U.S. Drought Monitor re...

DATE: Mar 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Plan to combat drought in West hinges on California, Arizona

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A California irrigation district with the highest-priority rights to water from a major Western river is using its power to demand federal funds to restore the state’s lar...

DATE: Feb 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Nation & World