Drought – The Journal

La Plata County enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions

Move falls in line with other land management agencies in region

DATE: May 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado’s ‘mega-drought’ raises wildfire concerns

Local officials request restrictions to lower threat

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forecast for Animas River flows don’t look rosy

Below average water, peak flows expected during early runoff

DATE: May 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad purchases four diesel locomotives

Engines pose less fire danger than coal-burning counterparts

DATE: Apr 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Scars of aspen decline persist nearly 20 years after drought

Logging can regenerate some stands, but changing climate a threat

DATE: Mar 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event

Durango, Southern Utes share priorities

DATE: Feb 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dry conditions prime for wildfires in southwestern La Plata County

A small fire burned about an acre near Kline

DATE: Feb 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Congress tackles severe drought in the West

Water scarcity threatens farmers, rural communities relying on groundwater in Four Corners

DATE: Jan 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado remains in severe drought

But December precipitation in Cortez is 130% of average

DATE: Dec 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Severe drought returns to Colorado’s Four Corners

Lack of soil moisture slows growth of winter wheat

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two storms could alleviate dry spell in Southwest Colorado

Region is listed in ‘severe drought’

DATE: Oct 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Should Durango residents share in sacrifice during next drought?

Draft plan suggests restrictions if there’s a repeat of summer 2018

DATE: Sep 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News