Montezuma County leaders tell Hickenlooper of drought’s toll

Farmers receive roughly 10% of usual supply while water shortages ripple across agriculture sectors, forests and waterways

Mancos urges residents to restrict water use, amps up restrictions enforcement

The Mancos Marshal’s Office will no longer issue warnings; instead, violations will incur citations

Southwest Colorado’s domestic water supply’s vulnerabilities unknown

Region’s conservation district looks to better define resource in face of persistent drought, projected population growth

Lewis-Arriola firefighters suppress several wildfires over the weekend

Two blazes started by lightning; a third believed to be sparked by fireworks

Southwest Colorado tourism down as drought and fire deter visitors

Officials worry about the economy, health of businesses long term

Southwest Colorado ranchers face ‘triple whammy’ amid fires, drought and high costs

Some Montezuma County officials worry ranchers will start to leave the region

CPW enacts voluntary fishing closure on Animas, San Juan and Dolores rivers

Water temperatures consistently reaching 71 degrees and above in Southwest Colorado

‘Pizza for Producers’ event invites Southwest Colorado farmers, ranchers to build community

The event is part of several community initiatives by Montezuma County and the CSU Extension

Despite regional fires, Cortez still plans to host July 4 fireworks show

While multiple blazes burn in the Four Corners, Cortez officials say the show will go on, weather permitting

As drought deepens, a Colorado ranching family prays for rain

Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide emergency last week

Free squash planting workshop to teach indigenous methods in Cortez

Good Sam’s Food Pantry to promote water resources and Indigenous knowledge in new gardening workshop

April rain lifts Cortez precipitation totals, but relief is minor

Snowpack in Dolores Basin remains low as water restrictions set to begin across the region