Tag: Blue Mesa Reservoir
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Officials limit boat ramps to hand-launching in receding Blue Mesa Reservoir
All developed boat ramps at the Blue Mesa Reservoir were limited, effective immediately, to hand-launching of non-trailered watercraft, the National Park Service announced in a news release Monday evening. Severe drought conditions have left the Gunnison County reservoir at less than 25% capacity, losing its title as the largest body of water entirely in Colorado…
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The shrinking Blue Mesa Reservoir: Long-inundated town of Iola, Gunnison River bed emerge
Editor’s note: This story has clarified the minimum power pool reference from original publication. This past week, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation posted an attention-grabbing statistic. By dropping to less than 25% of its capacity, Blue Mesa Reservoir has lost its status as the state’s largest body of water. Lake Granby, itself just 62% full,…
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$10,000 in rewards for catching lake trout at Colorado’s biggest reservoir
Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants some predators out of the state’s biggest body of water. And for ice fishing enthusiasts who want to help, the agency is offering $10,000 in rewards. That’s the prize purse of the Blue Mesa Lake Trout Tournament, happening now through April 30 at the Blue Mesa Reservoir near Gunnison. The…
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5 national scenic byways in Colorado that offer amazing fall drives
Colorado has 13 national scenic byways, more than any other state. Some of their greatest, shining moments come in the fall. As the aspens turn gold around the state, here are five of those national scenic byways worthy of a road trip: Grand Mesa 63 miles; Colorado 65 between Cedaredge and Interstate 70 outside Palisade…
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Huge detour set for Colorado travelers due to cracked bridge
A high-traffic bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir has been closed indefinitely after anomalies were found on the structure during an inspection, the Colorado Department of Transportation announced Friday. The U.S. 50 bridge over the reservoir was closed Thursday evening after cracks were found during an inspection of the bridge, according to CDOT officials. With the…