Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?
admin The state’s resilient, adaptable farmers can raise just about anything and use less water doing it. But will enough people…
Water
Latest Colorado River proposal is disappointing, some officials say. Here’s why.
Colorado River officials looking for a 20- to 30-year deal are punting with a short-term proposal as negotiations between states…
Colorado declares statewide drought emergency
Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday issued a statewide drought emergency declaration, potentially freeing up additional state funding.
After a grim Colorado ski season, drought is crippling rafting season
As drought strains household budgets and mountain town economies, Colorado rafting outfitters urge visitors to come raft the milder flows.
Colorado officials call for more state actions to combat impacts of drought
The Colorado Drought Task Force called for an emergency drought proclamation from Gov. Jared Polis to unlock more resources to…
Gross Dam injunction heads back to court after talks stall
With negotiations failed so far, the dispute over an injunction against filling Denver Water's Gross Reservoir is headed to appeals…
Trump administration releases $40 million for historic Colorado River water rights purchase
In a win for western Colorado, the Trump administration released $40 million for the purchase of powerful Colorado River water…
A flash drought in southeastern Colorado primed plains for the Sharpe fire
A flash drought in April left the southeastern Colorado plains dry and primed for fire. Then dry lightning hit, and…
Revegetation bill will shape how Colorado cities buy-and-dry farm water
Colorado lawmakers pass a bill requiring cities buying up rural farm water to revegetate and reclaim the dried-up land.
Feds release $47 million for Colorado water projects after long delay
The Trump administration announced a partial release of long-awaited funding to fight the Colorado River Basin’s prolonged drought.