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Mcphee Reservoir

Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’

With snow-water hovering around normal, experts are approaching predictions with trepidation

DATE: Apr 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

McPhee Reservoir boat ramp to open April 15

Main ramp to open mid-April, followed by House Creek Boat Ramp May 1

DATE: Mar 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

McPhee Reservoir breakwater replaced after 10 years

Nearly $600,000 spent on replacement and trash removal

DATE: Jan 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores kokanee giveaway canceled, Nighthorse stock slim

Officials reporting limited, smaller fish this year in Durango

DATE: Oct 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unscheduled kokanee giveaway to take place in Dolores Thursday

Sizable early run means Colorado Parks and Wildlife will distribute fish at Joe Rowell Park

DATE: Oct 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lingering winter delays opening of McPhee Reservoir boat ramp

Bay is iced over, and roads drifted with snow; invasive mussels found on Western Slope

DATE: Apr 7, 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

Alleged trespasser held at gunpoint at McPhee campground

Camper draws firearm after man entered truck at 4 a.m.

DATE: Oct 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado

The melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years

DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmers face 75% water shortage out of McPhee Reservoir

Another dry winter hampers local farmers; supply is slightly better than last year

DATE: May 23, 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

A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water

Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested

DATE: Dec 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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