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Arkansas River

Coverage of Arkansas River in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 13 · 18:36 UTCMost recent: Aug 14 · 10:14 UTC
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droughttopic2Cañon Cityplace1Coloradotopic1water supplytopic1algaetopic1Milberger Farmsorganization1Bessemer Ditchplace1Dalton Milbergerperson1Pueblo Countyplace1snowpacktopic1
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  • SCIENCEAug 14 · 10:14 UTCCOLORADO SUN
    Drought stinks and you can smell it in Cañon City’s water

    Caution has been issued regarding Cañon City's water supply following a drought. Low flows in the Arkansas River allowed algae into the system, resulting in highly foul water quality.

  • BUSINESSJun 13 · 18:36 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    Pueblo farmers adjust as poor snowpack cuts Arkansas River water supply

    Pueblo County farmers are adjusting to drought conditions caused by historically low snowpack reducing Arkansas River water supply. Milberger Farms, relying on the Bessemer Ditch, is leaving fields bare and spreading crops across multiple locations to conserve water, with melons and other crops affected but chilis remaining unaffected.