Drought - The Journal

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

Water temperatures consistently reaching 71 degrees and above in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Jul 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘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

DATE: Jul 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

As drought deepens, a Colorado ranching family prays for rain

Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide emergency last week

DATE: Jun 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Jun 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: May 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos to impose mandatory outdoor watering restrictions for summer

Guidelines will remain in place until Sept. 30

DATE: May 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez City Council hears water supply report in the midst of severe drought

Dolores Water Conservancy District General Manager Ken Curtis discusses municipal and agricultural consequences at Tuesday’s City Council meeting

DATE: May 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez and surrounding areas see freeze warning and small chances of precipitation

NWS advises residents to protect sensitive crops and outdoor plumbing

DATE: Apr 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Warm, dry winter likely to alter wildlife patterns in Southwest Colorado

Less forage leads to stress, increased predation, lower survival rates and more human-animal interactions

DATE: Apr 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Following season of low snowpack, experts say Middle Rio Grande is in trouble

About 70% of the state is now in severe or extreme drought conditions

DATE: Apr 16, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Hillcrest Golf Club follows Durango Parks and Recreation’s lead in water management

Director shares how course made it through 2018 drought

DATE: Apr 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News