Because of water levels continuing to drop at Blue Mesa the National Park Service has closed the boat ramp at the Ponderosa Campground.  Earlier today it was reported that the reservoir is 50 feet below normal and as a result to ensure boater safety and prevention of damage   they’ve decided to close off the [...]

The heat and fire are not the only problems plaguing the Western Slope.  Drought is very much on the minds of farmers and ranchers alike.  You can see clear evidence of that by looking at the water level at Blue Mesa Reservoir.  Officials say that the amount of water contained in Blue Mesa is very [...]