Drought - The Durango Herald

Disaster designation issued for S.W. Colo. counties

Farmers and ranchers have eight months to file

DATE: Feb 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

In 2014 water year, Colorado fortunate

No big fires or floods strike this time around

DATE: Oct 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colo. River supply concerns mounting

Lake Mead levels stand at an all-time low

DATE: Sep 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

All tree-needle loss not the same

Evergreen trees shedding needles in the foothills in Southwest Colorado may be going through an annual ritual â€“ not dying from bark beetles. Evergreens that are beginning to she...

DATE: Sep 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bugs, heat, fire hurting forests

Outlook appears gloomy for Rocky Mountains region

DATE: Sep 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

More water heads to drying Lake Mead

Future strains could lead to delivery cuts to Arizona, Nevada

DATE: Aug 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Drought disaster for S.W. Colorado

Severe drought conditions spurred the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue disaster designations for 10 counties throughout Southwest Colorado and San Luis Valley, including La Plata, Mon...

DATE: Jul 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. fire danger, drought spark fireworks concerns

ALBUQUERQUE – The fire season has been relatively mild across the West this year, but officials in New Mexico and Arizona are doing what they can to rein in the use of fireworks given the dr...

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News

One way to handle a drought? The ocean

California seaside city may kickstart its desalination plant for future use

DATE: May 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Out-of-control burn ignites ‘educational moment’

Fire marshal warns of dry conditions

DATE: Apr 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is it time to panic over lack of water?

Not yet, officials say, but signs point to drier future

DATE: Jul 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

State drought plan up for revision

DENVER – Droughts come and go, but the state government has been trying to find ways to cope with them for more than three decades. Colorado was just the third state in the countr...

DATE: Jul 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening