Photo detail

Wildfires, drought, low flows in the Yampa River and below-average snowfall were just a few of the issues that dominated the Routt County news cycle in 2012 and served as a reminder of how much Northwest Colorado depends on water.

Stories this photo appears in:

Tease photo

2012 brought drought, tragedies and marijuana to Routt County

From a wintertime snow shortage to a summertime drought and extended wildfire season, 2012 served as a constant reminder of how much Northwest Colorado depends on water.

Comments

Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.

Requires free registration

Posting comments requires a free account and verification.