Drought - The Durango Herald

Woman faces 18 charges in Cortez horse neglect case

Daisy Stenzel faces 18 counts of cruelty

DATE: Jul 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Scorching weather to persist, with one possible blip on the radar

Summer rains could be later but heavier in the Southwest

DATE: Jun 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Scorching weather to persist, with one possible blip on the radar

Summer rains could be later but heavier in the Southwest

DATE: Jun 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

McPhee Reservoir water inflow is lowest since dam was built

Inflow into McPhee Reservoir from the Dolores River has dropped to a historic low, falling below the 2002 levels that were the previous driest year since the reservoir was built. ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College closes open space, trails

Fort Lewis College has joined a growing number of agencies to close public lands and impose fire restrictions. The college has closed trails and open space on campus, including th...

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Reducing personal water use in small ways adds up

The small ways people can reduce water use in their day-to-day lives can be especially important during a drought. Education about water conservation is important in both rainy ye...

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Nation tightens fire restrictions across reservation

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation is tightening fire restrictions across the reservation because of ongoing drought. Tribal President Russell Begaye says people should be pra...

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Crews struggle to contain Burro Fire; CPW closes some areas

Fire jumps to 2,684 acres; Lone Dome and Fish Creek closed

DATE: Jun 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stage set for dangerous wildfire conditions months ago

Low precipitation, high temperatures dry out forest fuels

DATE: Jun 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forum in Cortez addresses livestock feeding amid drought

Sprouted grain fodder offers option during drought

DATE: Jun 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico farmers face consequences as drought persists

SANTA FE, N.M. – Farmer Matt Romero doesn’t have far to travel to see a stark reminder of the ongoing drought affecting New Mexico and parts of the West. When Romero looks over th...

DATE: Jun 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life