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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, […]
Rio Grande Basin Roundtable
The Rio Grande Basin Roundtable contributes informational articles to The Citizen each month. RGBRT is committed to representing the major water uses of the Rio Grande, and actively addressing the challenges we face as a community.
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
Innovative land management benefits Valley bird populations
THE waters of the San Luis Valley are a crucial part of life for the people and wildlife that call it home. Particularly tied to these water sources are the multitudes […]
State Engineer: Upper Rio Grande Basin is ‘actually quite good’
‘Innovative thought and hard work’ have helped with sustainability By cvlopez | clopez@alamosacitizen.com STATE Engineer Kevin Rein said his current description of the Upper Rio Grande Basin is “actually quite […]
Public agencies purchase privately-held Shaw Reservoir
THE privately-held Shaw Reservoir, located in the headwaters of the South Fork of the Rio Grande, has been purchased and will now be managed by The Bureau of Land Management, […]
Upper Culebra Watershed Assessment
THE Upper Culebra Watershed Assessment is being completed to evaluate watershed conditions within the Culebra River basin and develop projects and strategies to address watershed health concerns. The assessment approach […]
Jones Oil: Moe Jones
Photos and story by Randy Brown | for Alamosa Citizen RATTLING here, banging there, tires bashing rocks, or are the rocks bashing tires? Whacking brush, thudding tires, jolting back, poking […]
Addressing public safety at low head dams in Colorado
By Hattie Johnson | American Whitewater
How the Hazard ranch sale saved the day in Saguache County
By cvlopez | clopez@alamosacitizen.com SAGUACHE AS you come into Saguache, about a half-mile out and to the west, you’ll find the start of the Hazard ranch and owners of the […]
Over and over, Douglas County commissioners were told to reject RWR plan
By cvlopez | clopez@alamosacitizen.com THERE was no mistaking where public sentiment landed in Douglas County and elsewhere as the commissioners there debated the idea of investing in Renewable Water Resources […]
Poll shows deep opposition to RWR water export plan
Climate change surfaces as top concern among Valley residents
Access and safety improvements are a boon for boaters in the Rio Grande Basin
By Daniel Boyes | Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project
DAILY COVERAGE
Innovative land management benefits Valley bird populations
THE waters of the San Luis Valley are a crucial part of life for the people and wildlife that call it home. Particularly tied to these water sources are the multitudes […]
State Engineer: Upper Rio Grande Basin is ‘actually quite good’
‘Innovative thought and hard work’ have helped with sustainability By cvlopez | clopez@alamosacitizen.com STATE Engineer Kevin Rein said his current description of the Upper Rio Grande Basin is “actually quite […]
Public agencies purchase privately-held Shaw Reservoir
THE privately-held Shaw Reservoir, located in the headwaters of the South Fork of the Rio Grande, has been purchased and will now be managed by The Bureau of Land Management, […]
Upper Culebra Watershed Assessment
THE Upper Culebra Watershed Assessment is being completed to evaluate watershed conditions within the Culebra River basin and develop projects and strategies to address watershed health concerns. The assessment approach […]
Jones Oil: Moe Jones
Photos and story by Randy Brown | for Alamosa Citizen RATTLING here, banging there, tires bashing rocks, or are the rocks bashing tires? Whacking brush, thudding tires, jolting back, poking […]
Addressing public safety at low head dams in Colorado
By Hattie Johnson | American Whitewater
How the Hazard ranch sale saved the day in Saguache County
By cvlopez | clopez@alamosacitizen.com SAGUACHE AS you come into Saguache, about a half-mile out and to the west, you’ll find the start of the Hazard ranch and owners of the […]
Over and over, Douglas County commissioners were told to reject RWR plan
By cvlopez | clopez@alamosacitizen.com THERE was no mistaking where public sentiment landed in Douglas County and elsewhere as the commissioners there debated the idea of investing in Renewable Water Resources […]
Poll shows deep opposition to RWR water export plan
Climate change surfaces as top concern among Valley residents
Access and safety improvements are a boon for boaters in the Rio Grande Basin
By Daniel Boyes | Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project
