Lack of significant precipitation for southeast Colorado has brought the current drought situation to a D4, (Exceptional) status for extreme southeast Baca County as of Sunday, May 22. The National Weather Service rates D4 conditions as follows: “Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses; exceptional fire risk; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells, creating water emergencies.” Extreme drought conditions (D3) still exist in extreme southeastern Kiowa and Crowley counties, most of Bent County, western Prowers, the … Read entire article »