Dolores River - The Journal

Rafter dies in Dolores River near Bedrock

Redvale man and friend hit rock, overturn in fast water

DATE: May 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boaters and ecologists plan for whitewater season on Lower Dolores River

Runoff will fill McPhee Reservoir, and a release below the dam is planned for boaters and river health

DATE: Apr 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Bill to protect Dolores River is reintroduced in U.S. Senate

Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper revive National Conservation Area plan; Rep. Lauren Boebert introduces House version

DATE: Mar 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forecast: McPhee Reservoir likely to fill, provide spill for whitewater boating

Above-average snowpack puts farmers and boaters into promising 2023 season

DATE: Feb 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM restores East Paradox Creek near Bedrock

Blown-out banks flooded Paradox salinity project, left historic cottonwood gallery on Dolores River without water

DATE: Dec 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet calls for ‘strong bipartisan vote’ in favor of Dolores River Canyon protection bill

Proposed legislation rooted in ‘thoughtful compromise,’ senator says

DATE: Dec 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senate hearing requested for bill that protects Dolores River

Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper seek hearing with Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

DATE: Sep 19, 2022 | CATEGORY:

U.S. Rep. Boebert gets on board with protecting Lower Dolores River canyon

Republican introduces companion to Senate Democrats’ bill

DATE: Aug 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill to protect Dolores River Canyon is introduced in U.S. Senate

68,000 acres proposed for protection from development; potential for wild and scenic river status would be dropped

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado a playground for research scientists

Landscape diversity invites study of desert groundwater, alpine permafrost and prehistoric wildfires

DATE: Jul 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

New river stewards book offers rapids of fun for youth, families

Free book a collaboration of local water and outdoor groups

DATE: Jul 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County gets on board with federal plan to protect Dolores River land

Water district opposes Bennet legislation to protect canyon below McPhee Reservoir

DATE: Jul 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News