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Fire restrictions coming to Southwest Colorado

Open campfires, smoking, fireworks will be banned starting Wednesday

DATE: Jun 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy gets $277K grant for wildlife habitat projects

Projects support wetlands to benefit Gunnison sage grouse, big game and ranches

DATE: Jun 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Key reservoir on Colorado River hits record low amid drought

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A key reservoir on the Colorado River has dipped to its record low in the latest showing of the drought's grip on the region.

DATE: Jun 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

With drought in the forecast, Bayfield considers a plan for low-water years

Road map will help town officials manage dry years through conservation measures

DATE: Jun 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County declares drought disaster

State and federal programs offer drought assistance, emergency loans

DATE: Jun 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought conditions prompt call for reduction in water usage

Residents asked to reconsider landscaping

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado

Weak snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County farmers tighten belts during dry season

Snow-water equivalent at 31% of historical median

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River projected to stay low over coming months

Snowpack has already peaked, and remains below average

DATE: Apr 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low flows on Dolores River will hurt fish

Poor snowpack reduces release from McPhee Reservoir

DATE: Apr 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Chance for spring snow starts Saturday morning in Southwest Colorado

High country of San Juan Mountains may get up to 10 inches

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer

Prolonged drought did not loosen its grip over the winter

DATE: Apr 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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