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Water

City of Durango seeks partial design completion for first phase of Lake Nighthorse pipeline

Utilities manager says this will be a collaborative effort with community stakeholders

DATE: May 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito Reservoir prepares for above-average runoff

Bureau of Reclamation expects inflow to be more than double reservoir’s capacity

DATE: May 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Q&A: Durango water-rights activist uses social media to educate

Teal Lehto has 48,000 followers after one year on Tiktok

DATE: May 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cloud seeding catching on amid Rocky Mountain region’s two-decade drought

Technique has been used around the world and in the Rockies for more than 50 years

DATE: Apr 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How has domestic water changed lives in western La Plata County?

Residents have less concern about washing dishes, doing laundry and watering flowers

DATE: Apr 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. floats options to reduce water pulled from Colorado River

Biden administration charts two paths forward but declines to take sides

DATE: Apr 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

After 54 days, running water may return soon to mobile home park near Durango

La Plata County to host tenants’ forum for Lightner Creek residents

DATE: Apr 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

Area reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding

DATE: Apr 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water reuse gains attention in drought era

Colorado has regulations for gray water systems; La Plata County considering a new ordinance

DATE: Apr 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Food and water: A future that is one and the same

Efficient use is conservation, say farmers at Southwestern Water Conservation District’s annual seminar

DATE: Apr 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City to accommodate certified public water operators as it ends fire hydrant leasing program

Well on Wheels owner relieved business can continue

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet starts a conversation to emphasize forest health

In a subcommittee hearing, the senator advocated for fire prevention and forest restoration

DATE: Mar 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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