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CLIMATE change, drought, development, over-use and export plans all threaten the Upper Rio Grande basin water supply. Read our journalism on the issues here.
CLIMATE change, drought, development, over-use and export plans all threaten the Upper Rio Grande basin water supply. Read our journalism on the issues here.
Upper Rio Grande Basin series
Upper Rio Grande basin: The threats ahead
DAY 1: The water supply of the San Luis Valley faces pressure as never before By Mark Obmascikfor The Citizen THEY all remember when the San Luis Valley brimmed with […]
Upper Rio Grande Basin: A battle over water exports
THE Front Range executives who want to export water from the San Luis Valley to sell elsewhere are clear about a few things: They have money. They are backed by former Gov. Bill Owens. And they think their plan will benefit the Valley.
Upper Rio Grande basin: Water-saving alternative crops
Hemp, quinoa showing promiseas drought persists by Mark Obmascikfor The Citizen WHEN Dion Oakes wanted to start growing hemp in the San Luis Valley, he had to learn about irrigation, […]
Upper Rio Grande Basin series
Upper Rio Grande basin: The threats ahead
DAY 1: The water supply of the San Luis Valley faces pressure as never before By Mark Obmascikfor The Citizen THEY all remember when the San Luis Valley brimmed with […]
Upper Rio Grande Basin: A battle over water exports
THE Front Range executives who want to export water from the San Luis Valley to sell elsewhere are clear about a few things: They have money. They are backed by former Gov. Bill Owens. And they think their plan will benefit the Valley.
Upper Rio Grande basin: Water-saving alternative crops
Hemp, quinoa showing promiseas drought persists by Mark Obmascikfor The Citizen WHEN Dion Oakes wanted to start growing hemp in the San Luis Valley, he had to learn about irrigation, […]
DAILY COVERAGE
Analysis: Push to export water from San Luis Valley aquifers is NOT dead
A wise man once said, “developers only have to win once; the community has to win every time.” It’s the same with water exportation proposals. The Renewable Water Resources plan […]
Attorney: RWR plan has too many holes for Douglas County ARPA investment
By cvlopez | clopez@alamosacitizen.com
Dry and getting drier
Prolonged spring winds, continued drought wreaks havoc on SLV river basins
Douglas County to release redacted RWR memo with their decision
DOUGLAS County will release a redacted version of an attorney memorandum at the same time it gives its decision on whether to move ahead with a proposal by Renewable Water […]
Douglas County reviews final attorney memo on water export plan
COME Thursday there should be a clearer sense on whether Douglas County plans to buy into the Renewable Water Resources water exportation proposal. At least that’s the expectation following a […]
New Mexico Pueblos call for ‘seat at the table’ during Rio Grande Compact meeting
ALAMOSA THE six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos in New Mexico formally requested a seat at the table at the annual Rio Grande Compact meeting in Alamosa on Friday. The Pueblos […]
Rio Grande recovery efforts get state investment
Rio Grande and Republican River would use funds to meet state groundwater sustainability, interstate compact compliance targets
Solving the water puzzle
By Kevin Terry | Rio Grande Basin program director, Trout Unlimited IN my family, the holiday season usually involves a healthy dose of puzzle time. Mom rummages through the garage […]
Statement from San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District on RWR water export proposal
The letter lays out what’s at stake if Douglas County votes to pursue exporting water from the San Luis Valley
Chris Canaly
Photos and story by Randy Brown | for Alamosa Citizen
DAILY COVERAGE
Analysis: Push to export water from San Luis Valley aquifers is NOT dead
A wise man once said, “developers only have to win once; the community has to win every time.” It’s the same with water exportation proposals. The Renewable Water Resources plan […]
Attorney: RWR plan has too many holes for Douglas County ARPA investment
By cvlopez | clopez@alamosacitizen.com
Dry and getting drier
Prolonged spring winds, continued drought wreaks havoc on SLV river basins
Douglas County to release redacted RWR memo with their decision
DOUGLAS County will release a redacted version of an attorney memorandum at the same time it gives its decision on whether to move ahead with a proposal by Renewable Water […]
Douglas County reviews final attorney memo on water export plan
COME Thursday there should be a clearer sense on whether Douglas County plans to buy into the Renewable Water Resources water exportation proposal. At least that’s the expectation following a […]
New Mexico Pueblos call for ‘seat at the table’ during Rio Grande Compact meeting
ALAMOSA THE six Middle Rio Grande Pueblos in New Mexico formally requested a seat at the table at the annual Rio Grande Compact meeting in Alamosa on Friday. The Pueblos […]
Rio Grande recovery efforts get state investment
Rio Grande and Republican River would use funds to meet state groundwater sustainability, interstate compact compliance targets
Solving the water puzzle
By Kevin Terry | Rio Grande Basin program director, Trout Unlimited IN my family, the holiday season usually involves a healthy dose of puzzle time. Mom rummages through the garage […]
Statement from San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District on RWR water export proposal
The letter lays out what’s at stake if Douglas County votes to pursue exporting water from the San Luis Valley
Chris Canaly
Photos and story by Randy Brown | for Alamosa Citizen
