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As Colorado warms, snow arrives later and melts earlier; soils, rivers and reservoirs face changes

Last six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history

DATE: Feb 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Water tracks better than last year as managers debate conservation measures

State is considering a program to reduce consumption, but Southwest Colorado has yet to weigh in

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

50% increase in water, sewer rates approved for some Bayfield-area residents

Town official says it costs more to provide services to out-of-town customers

DATE: Dec 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado pushes its use of West’s major river to the limit, new study shows

Utah Rivers Council found that diversion and climate change could worsen limited water resources across seven Western states

DATE: Dec 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

What if we have another dry winter? ‘Think of our mountains like a big sponge’

Scientists and water managers hope for snow, but they have reason for concern

DATE: Dec 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Group with diverse interests comes together for first-of-its kind dust-on-snow workshop

More than 80 scientists, water and land managers, Indigenous leaders and ranchers discuss snowpack issues

DATE: Dec 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

If Colorado River keeps drying up, a century-old agreement could be threatened

Rapid decline of water source could soon cause problems between states

DATE: Nov 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional 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

Forecast for McPhee irrigation ‘worst ever’

Farmers expected to receive just a fraction of normal supply

DATE: Apr 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Dolores River Anglers seeks water quality protection for streams

Outstanding Waters status would preserve water quality, not affect water rights

DATE: Apr 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

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

Colorado snowpack almost normal this winter, but it may not be enough

Parts of Western Slope listed in most severe drought category

DATE: Apr 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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