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U.S. Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande

ALBUQUERQUE – The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a settlement package designed to rein in groundwater pumping along one of North America’s longest rivers and ensure enough water reliably ma...

Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower

As the Colorado River and its once massive reservoirs shrink from overuse and climate change, officials are faced with a decision that pits conservation against ratepayer costs for electrici...

2026 brings third-lowest Animas River peak flow in history

River-centric events forge ahead despite low-flow year; hydrologist urges residents to conserve water

Some Durango businesses report positives as stage 1 water restrictions set in

‘If anything, it's increased our business,’ owner of Blooming Landscape and Design says

Mancos to impose mandatory outdoor watering restrictions for summer

Guidelines will remain in place until Sept. 30

New Fort Lewis College training program aims to create pathways to water careers

Monthlong offering presented by Project RUN, FLC@Work and others

Residents, firefighters rethinking water use ahead of wildfire season

Officials stress mitigation as drought strains firefighting resources

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

Director shares how course made it through 2018 drought

Durango enacts lawn watering restrictions, fines for violations

Violators could face up to $300 penalty or disconnection from watering system

Durango to set water restrictions amid extreme drought

City working to revise management plan to increase enforcement capabilities

Photos: Lemon Reservoir sitting pretty going into irrigation season

Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say

Panel highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought