Last year’s dry conditions made it difficult for farmers in southwest Colorado they’re hoping they can make it through what could be another tough year.
John Porter leaves legacy of water storage, McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado
Durango, Colorado Currently Wed 61% chance of precipitation 47% chance of precipitation 70% chance of precipitation
He brought the dam to life and was GM for 22 years
Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 1:55 PM Updated: Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 8:33 PM John Porter, former manager of the Dolores Water Conservancy District, was recognized in 2017 at a regional meeting in Durango as the official “Water Buffalo” of Southwest Colorado. Jim Mimiaga/The Journal McPhee Reservoir captures Dolores River water and provides irrigation for 70,000 acres in Montezuma and Dolores counties, and for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. The Journal file