Water – The Durango Herald

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

Cherish that hamburger. It cost a quarter of the Colorado River, according to researchers

The Colorado River has been overused for decades, but no one has known exactly how the water was used — until a team of researchers compiled the most complete accounting of the river’s water

DATE: Apr 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Want to recycle water at home? A new proposal could make that easier in Colorado

Only seven cities or counties allow at-home graywater reuse systems

DATE: Apr 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Want to recycle your own water at home? A new proposal could make that easier in Colorado

Legislation under consideration would ease the way for new homes in Colorado to adopt water-recycling systems. It would change state laws that have made the state one of the slowest in the r...

DATE: Mar 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

City of Durango hopes to start a conversation around water use

Study shows ‘exponential’ differences between highest and lowest users

DATE: Mar 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s happening on the ground with Southwestern water?

A panel highlights local achievements at the water district’s 40th seminar

DATE: Mar 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Switching to drought-resistant crops ‘ain’t pretty’ – but support for farmers is there

Ute Mountain Ute farmers are leaders in agricultural community

DATE: Mar 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College receives grant from EPA for water testing solutions

Program seeks to lower cost and time it takes to test for bacteria in samples

DATE: Mar 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Consultant analysis details alternatives for Lake Nighthorse pipeline

Recommended option involves 7.4 miles of new pipe

DATE: Mar 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Cleaning up stormwater

DATE: Mar 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Water Conservation District seminar returns to help navigate ‘fluid horizons’

40th annual event to be held March 27 in Ignacio

DATE: Mar 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango considering alternative locations for proposed Lake Nighthorse pipeline

City and Southern Ute Tribal councils meet to discuss mutual interests in upcoming projects

DATE: Mar 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Event wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday

Some touched down onto the water cleanly, while others crashed hard into the pond. But that was part of the fun

Photos: Figure skaters show off their skillsDurango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Durango Figure Skating 2024 Spring Ice Show held Thursday at Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Photos: Durango 9-R hosts ‘107 Years of Education’ exhibit

The Demons won 16-9 on Saturday afternoon

Skyhawks split Sunday's RMAC doubleheader (lost 9-2, won 3-1) at Aspen Field

Photos: Fort Lewis’ Bob Pietrack wins Red Auerbach Coach of the Year awardHere’s a look back at the Skyhawks men’s basketball coach through the years

Here’s a look back at the Skyhawks men’s basketball coach through the years

Photos: DHS girls lacrosse and girls soccerDurango High School girls lacrosse loses and girls soccer wins on Friday

Durango High School girls lacrosse loses and girls soccer wins on Friday

Photos: Track time at Bayfield High SchoolBHS hosts the Pine River Invitational track meet on Saturday

BHS hosts the Pine River Invitational track meet on Saturday

Photos: Durango girls soccerDHS girls soccer fall to Montrose HS

DHS girls soccer fall to Montrose HS