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Water

Anglers asked to stop fishing at noon daily on several Southwest Colorado rivers

Warm water, low flows and fishing pressure are stressing trout

DATE: Aug 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rising water temperatures threaten fish populations

Drought, lower flows pose serious challenges to aquatic life in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Aug 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Historic landscape in Southwest Colorado now permanently protected

65,000-acre ranchland attracted national support

DATE: Jul 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Recently hired Southwestern Water Conservation District director fired

Frank Kugel served for about nine months

DATE: Jul 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lemon Reservoir struggles to fill, while Vallecito nears capacity

Some farmers will see a shorter irrigation season

DATE: May 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild

Crews mounted rescue mission during wildfire in June 2018

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Southwest Colorado’s ‘mega-drought’ raises wildfire concerns

Local officials request restrictions to lower threat

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forecast for Animas River flows doesn’t look rosy

Below average peak expected during early runoff

DATE: May 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event

Durango, Southern Utes share priorities

DATE: Feb 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water dock repaired

Vandals damage unit relied on by residents

DATE: Feb 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rico mine owner sues to cover cleanup costs

Atlantic Richfield seeks compensation from previous owner

DATE: Feb 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why isn’t water central to every local land-use decision in Colorado?

A bill aims to better align planning with water conservation efforts. Is it enough?

DATE: Feb 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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