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Northeast Durango homes temporarily lose water services

Contract utility crews accidentally break valves incorrectly located by city; water restored around 7 a.m. Friday

DATE: Nov 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

House passes legislation to improve water shortages in Colorado, Southwest region

WASHINGTON – The United States House of Representatives passed two amendments this past Thursday that would provide $5 million in funding to water projects in Colorado and the Southwest. The...

DATE: Oct 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Sticks in snow

Snowtography sites in the southwest could foster more climate-resilient forests

DATE: Oct 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado faces a water-stressed future. Here’s how the state uses its existing supply

Colorado’s cities, industries and farms will face increasing water shortages as temperature climb and depending on how the state responds

DATE: Sep 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Why is Lake Powell so important to the Colorado River? Here’s what you need to know.

The massive lake acts like a savings bank for water users, but the account balance is low enough to make officials from across the West nervous

DATE: Aug 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

City of Durango, Southern Ute Tribal Council collaborate on key projects

Lake Nighthorse, Three Springs and La Posta Road discussed

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

River deaths on the rise in Colorado

Above-average snowpack and strong spring rains have caused waterways to swell

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Three mountain wastewater systems ‘significantly’ noncompliant north of Durango

Small treatment plants struggle to meet changing state regulations

DATE: Jul 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango city councilors meet with tribes to discuss Lake Nighthorse water access

Gilda Yazzie says meeting a step toward stronger relationship with Southern Utes, others

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill seeks to ensure clean water for tribal communities

Bennet says too many tribal members forced to travel long distances for ‘fundamental human right’

DATE: Jul 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water restrictions might be issued in Durango as a result of busted pipe at Goeglein Gulch

Largest municipal customers asked to voluntarily limit use

DATE: Jul 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute tribes fear effects of U.S. Supreme Court ruling in water rights case

Leaders say outcome weakens U.S. government obligation to keep promises made in treaties

DATE: Jul 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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