Colorado drought gets worse, especially in southwest corner

DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s drought is getting worse, with unusually dry conditions across more than 85 percent of the state. The U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly report released Thursd...

Colorado’s drought set to be fourth worst on record

Southwest Colorado may see record lows

Repairs force drainage of Groundhog Reservoir; no bag limit on fish

Emergency fish salvage implemented

Drought remains, but rains put dent in Southwest fire danger

'We’ve got lakes that are drying up. It’s pretty ugly'

Reservoir levels in Southwest Colorado are dropping fast

Narraguinnep is reduced to minimum pool; Groundhog also is low

Rural La Plata County residents in a pinch for water

Closing of Durango water dock limits options

Woman faces 18 charges in Cortez horse neglect case

Horses transferred to Frankton for sanctuary and rehabilitation

Scorching weather to persist, with one possible blip on the radar

Summer rains could be later but heavier in the Southwest

Residents get tips for tree health during drought

By Forrest Stone Herald Staff Writer The Colorado State Forest Service encourages homeowners to consider supplemental watering to keep their trees healthy during persis...

McPhee Reservoir supply drops to a historic low

McPhee inflow is lowest since dam was built; irrigator allocation falls

Fort Lewis College closes open space, trails

Fort Lewis College has joined a growing number of agencies to close public lands and impose fire restrictions. The college has closed trails and open space on campus, including th...

Reducing personal water use in small ways adds up

The small ways people can reduce water use in their day-to-day lives can be especially important during a drought. Education about water conservation is important in both rainy ye...