Today... Western Colorado irrigators are facing a record-bad water season, with sharply reduced deliveries, canceled pump contracts, and likely impacts on farms, crops, and food prices due to extremely low snowpack and poor runoff forecasts.

And later... Montrose Rec District will keep Flex Rec open through at least the end of 2026, despite monthly losses, to avoid disrupting members before its new nearby facility is ready.

Today... Western Colorado irrigators are facing a record-bad water season, with sharply reduced deliveries, canceled pump contracts, and likely impacts on farms, crops, and food prices due to extremely low snowpack and poor runoff forecasts.
And later... Montrose Rec District will keep Flex Rec open through at least the end of 2026, despite monthly losses, to avoid disrupting members before its new nearby facility is ready.

Explore the people, news and events that keep the Uncompahgre Valley moving forward. The Montrose Press's podcast, Montrose Fresh, brings you insights into the home of the Black Canyon National Park three days a week. 

https://www.montrosepress.com/

 

Explore the people, news and events that keep the Uncompahgre Valley moving forward. The Montrose Press's podcast, Montrose Fresh, brings you insights into the home of the Black Canyon National Park three days a week.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.montrosepress.com/">https://www.montrosepress.com/</a>
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