Drought – The Journal

Low flows on Dolores River will hurt fish

Poor snowpack reduces downstream release from McPhee dam; many trout expected to die

DATE: Apr 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer

Prolonged drought did not loosen its grip over the winter

DATE: Apr 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winds and dry conditions trigger wildfire watch in Southwest Colorado

Cortez had strong winter snows, but mountains of Dolores Basin below average

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forester who planted 2 million trees uproots for next adventure

Gretchen Fitzgerald spent years restoring forests in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Mar 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water guzzlers quench wild animals’ thirst

Forest devices more important than ever as drought grips Southwest Colorado

DATE: Mar 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Recent snowstorms barely scratch surface of Colorado’s drought

Forecasts for the next few months aren’t optimistic, either

DATE: Mar 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River, once again, sets record low flow

After breaking record in December, waterway drops even lower

DATE: Feb 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County enters into week 39 of drought status 3 or higher

San Juan County enters into week 39 of drought

DATE: Feb 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Recent snowstorms lower severity of drought in Southwest Colorado

Strong winter a hopeful sign for Southwest Colorado

DATE: Feb 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

One, two, three storm punch for Southwest Colorado

Series of systems expected to boost snowpack in San Juan Mountains

DATE: Feb 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter recovering in Southwest Colorado, but intense drought lingers

Precipitation averages creep up, but drought lingers

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought causing issues for Durango’s fish hatchery

Less water forcing wildlife managers to stock fish earlier than normal

DATE: Jan 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News