Dolores River - The Journal

Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

The melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years

DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

DATE: Apr 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Runoff into McPhee Reservoir below average from poor snowpack

Irrigation supply will be better than last year’s historic lows, but probably not by much, officials say

DATE: Apr 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado

A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year

DATE: Mar 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man who died after crash into Dolores River is identified

Rust was an employee of the town of Mountain Village

DATE: Feb 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water tracks better than last year as managers debate conservation measures

State is considering a program to reduce consumption, but Southwest Colorado has yet to weigh in

DATE: Jan 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dog alerts couple to drowning Rottweiler in icy Dolores River

Fire chief: what to do if you find yourself in a similar situation

DATE: Jan 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

McPhee managers seek changes to Dolores River conservation bill

Water district wants more representation and no restrictions on upstream development

DATE: Nov 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Basin water plan update seeks public comment

Plans outline water management in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Snowstorm arrives in Southwest Colorado

Drivers distracted by slushy roads, epic fall scenery in Dolores River Valley

DATE: Oct 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Limits on fishing lifted on Dolores River

A voluntary closure encouraged anglers to stick to fishing in the morning below McPhee dam

DATE: Sep 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area limits some uses, preserves others

New mining, large dams and new roads would be prohibited; grazing, water rights and existing mine leases will be protected

DATE: Sep 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News