Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope State monitors 21 counties, including La Plata County July 3, 2021
Bayfield adopts plan to manage conservation during drought Town outlines increased fines for periods of extreme drought June 17, 2021
High-altitude sewer plant promises clean discharge, fresh smell Subdivision installs state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly wastewater treatment system June 16, 2021
Key reservoir on Colorado River hits record low amid drought In this 2015 file photo, a riverboat glides through Lake Mead on the Colorado River at Hoover Dam near Boulder… June 10, 2021
City of Cortez announces new voluntary water restrictions New lawns will require $25 watering permit May 28, 2021
Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado Weak snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season May 25, 2021
Animas River projected to stay low over coming months Snowpack has already peaked, and remains below average April 27, 2021
Dusty snow tied to shorter spring runoff in Southwest Colorado Five layers have already coated this year’s snowpack, increasing solar radiation April 16, 2021
Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer Prolonged drought did not loosen its grip over the winter April 9, 2021
Dolores River Anglers seeks water quality protection for streams Outstanding waters designation would protect water quality, water rights not impacted April 2, 2021
Aurora, Colorado Springs get federal OK to pursue Western Slope reservoir Front Range cities need the additional water storage to meet growth projections March 23, 2021
Animas River, once again, sets record low flow After breaking record in December, waterway drops even lower February 22, 2021
City of Durango wants input on recreation at Lake Nighthorse How can everyone share the fun? February 16, 2021
One, two, three storm punch for Southwest Colorado Series of systems expected to boost snowpack in San Juan Mountains February 11, 2021
Test run for Lake Nighthorse release? New Mexico water officials consider opening spigots for first time February 1, 2021
Some Colorado water officials balk at Wall Street buying rights This corner of state may be more shielded from issue, for now January 29, 2021
Colorado’s water guardians agree on one thing: Wall Street can look elsewhere Front Range water managers join counterparts on the Western Slope January 29, 2021
Record low Lake Powell and bad forecast set stage for water cuts Dire projections reservoirs triggers drought planning across seven states January 25, 2021
Massive ranch northeast of Durango to be protected from development Conservation easement to serve wildlife, city’s water supply January 20, 2021
Can NASA satellites help monitor snowpack across the American Southwest? Test site on Red Mountain Pass serving as ‘a great natural laboratory’ January 19, 2021
Dolores passes $2 million budget, reports tax revenue increase Sales taxes hit new high; solar and park upgrades planned January 15, 2021
Animas River shatters all-time record low flow based on 109 years of data 1913 record is broken amid prolonged drought January 5, 2021
Five environmental issues to watch in 2021 Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado December 31, 2020
Landscape expert offers tips for sustainable gardening in Southwest Colorado Plant Select: It’s possible to have attractive gardens while conserving water December 26, 2020