Drought - The Journal

Reservoir levels in Southwest Colorado are dropping fast

Narraguinnep is reduced to minimum pool; Groundhog also is low

DATE: Jul 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rural La Plata County residents in a pinch for water

Closing of Durango water dock limits options

DATE: Jul 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman faces 18 charges in Cortez horse neglect case

Horses transferred to Frankton for sanctuary and rehabilitation

DATE: Jul 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Summer rains could be later but heavier in the Southwest

DATE: Jun 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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...

DATE: Jun 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

McPhee Reservoir supply drops to a historic low

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

DATE: Jun 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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...

DATE: Jun 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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...

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crews struggle to contain Burro Fire; CPW closes some areas

Fire jumps to 2,684 acres; Lone Dome and Fish Creek closed

DATE: Jun 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stage set for dangerous wildfire conditions months ago

Low precipitation, high temperatures dry out forest fuels

DATE: Jun 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Experts: ‘Alarming’ drought conditions hit Southwest

Little relief expected for Four Corners area

DATE: May 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado River flow peaking early, at historically low level

GRAND JUNCTION — The Colorado River’s peak flows are arriving early this spring and at one of the lowest levels recorded. The Daily Sentinel reports that peak flows are expected S...

DATE: May 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News