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Rainfall brings Colorado River drought relief, but concerns for next year’s water supply remain

Heavy autumn rains brought relief to drought-plagued portions of the Southwest, but across the Colorado River basin, ongoing water supply concerns still linger amid tense policy negotiations...

DATE: Nov 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Colorado River negotiators stumble past federal deadline without joint agreement

Seven states at table say they’ve made progress

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango Public Works proposes water, sewer rate hikes

Infrastructure funds teetering above red line

DATE: Oct 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico lawmakers push for permanent funding for acequias and land grant mercedes

Lawmakers optimistic despite similar bill failing in 2025 session

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Pipeline that delivers Durango’s drinking water in ‘critical need of replacement’

City Council approves $2.8 million in additional design funding

DATE: Sep 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal bill seeks funding to protect headwaters for habitat, drinking water

Drought, wildfires threaten watersheds across Colorado

DATE: Sep 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado River Program’s new director ‘cautiously hopeful’ about interstate negotiations

Celene Hawkins practiced in tribal nation projects, conservation efforts

DATE: Aug 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year

States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado sports betting tax revenue sets new record, surging money for water projects

The Colorado Division of Gaming reports that $37 million for the Colorado Water Plan came in as of June 30

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA activity releases sediment from Bonita Peak mine into Animas River tributary

Impacts were minimal, no adverse effects to water quality observed

DATE: Aug 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Frozen federal funding halts water conservation projects in Colorado

Lawmakers sign bipartisan letter urging release of funds

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango stormwater focus group lands on variable fee structure to fund infrastructure maintenance

New average utility bill would be $15 monthly

DATE: Jul 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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