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Mcphee Reservoir

Alleged trespasser held at gunpoint at McPhee campground

Camper draws firearm after man entered truck at 4 a.m.

DATE: Oct 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

The melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years

DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir

Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year

DATE: May 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

DATE: Apr 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water

Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested

DATE: Dec 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife sees banner year for kokanee spawn

Southwest Colorado will send a surplus of eggs to supplement other hatcheries in state

DATE: Dec 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dove Creek getting urgent water delivery after drought dries up canal

Drought disrupts timing of McPhee Reservoir water flow for the first time

DATE: Oct 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Basin water plan update seeks public comment

Plans outline water management in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Oct 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Limits on fishing lifted on Dolores River

A voluntary closure encouraged anglers to stick to fishing in the morning below McPhee dam

DATE: Sep 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dredging will provide access to last 5 feet of irrigation water in parched McPhee Reservoir

Drought and historic low-water level reveal sediment blockage

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Monsoon delivers (so far) across Southwest Colorado

The rains are a welcome sight after last year’s dry summer and low-snowpack winter

DATE: Jul 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought triggers penalties for overuse of water

Dolores Water Conservancy District enacts fines to deter overuse of water

DATE: Jun 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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