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Water

Mesa Verde National Park sees beavers as a restoration tool

The ‘ecological engineers’ are key to enhancing riparian waters along Mancos River

DATE: Jan 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

What will a new year bring to Southwest Colorado?

A new fire station? An end to drought? Here are a few things sure to make news in 2022

DATE: Jan 1, 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

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 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

Rupture sends about 50,000 gallons of water streaming across South Camino del Rio

8-inch pipe broke about 11:45 a.m. near Larry Valdez Way

DATE: Nov 9, 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

Should river towns be forced to build costly parks to get recreational water rights?

Nonprofit argues communities should be able to protect rapids without building features

DATE: Sep 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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