River flow update and Indigenous art project highlighted

Published May 6, 2026 at 12:19 PM MDT

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This week’s Water Wednesday checks in on local river flows and highlights a new Indigenous-led art exhibit honoring the Dolores River, with stops planned in Blanding, Cortez, and beyond.

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