Drought - The Durango Herald

Receding shoreline leaves dock high and dry at Vallecito Reservoir

Boaters have only a few days to remove vessels

DATE: Jul 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.