New homes and businesses in Denver will see major surge in water connection fees
admin The increases take effect July 1, and come as Colorado cities wrestle with the expense of new reservoirs and high…
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Water samples taken in Cañon City show some is unsafe to drink
What contaminated the water collected from taps and wells isn’t clear, a group that helps communities struggling with post-Cold War…
Northern Water wins some, loses some on its $2.7 billion dams project
Northern Water has lost more town members for its $2.7 billion, two-dam project in northern Colorado, but may attract Fort…
Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?
The state’s resilient, adaptable farmers can raise just about anything and use less water doing it. But will enough people…
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…