Drought - The Journal

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year

States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Montezuma County farmers eligible for USDA emergency loans

Few farmers have taken advantage of the decade-long program

DATE: Aug 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘The Big Dry continues’: Cortez’s April precipitation data are in

Storms in early May are just a ‘Small Damp in the Big Dry,’ weather watcher says

DATE: May 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Colorado’s ‘dismal’ snowpack has water managers worried

Can storms make up for a dry winter?

DATE: Mar 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

It’s been a dry winter. Drought plans can help producers curb negative impacts

There’s free assistance for producers interested in creating a plan

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwestern Water Conservation District awarded $25.6M grant

Money will fund projects supporting aquatic ecosystems during periods of drought

DATE: Jan 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weekend showers bump Durango to above-average precipitation for the month

Drought conditions in Southwest Colorado trending in positive direction

DATE: Aug 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

After a wet June, dry conditions kick off July

Durango saw second-wettest June since 2000

DATE: Jul 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inspired engagement and harsh realities at inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit

A broad range of speakers and artists presented at the event, hosted by Fort Lewis College

DATE: Apr 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’

With snow-water hovering around normal, experts are approaching predictions with trepidation

DATE: Apr 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Switching to drought-resistant crops ‘ain’t pretty’ – but support for farmers is there

Ute Mountain Ute farmers are leaders in agricultural community

DATE: Mar 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Better late than never: monsoon moisture arrives

High pressure could return next week, turning off the tap

DATE: Aug 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News