As Colorado warms, snow arrives later and melts earlier; soils, rivers and reservoirs face changes
Last six months of 2021 were hottest in state recorded history
Environment
New legislation would address abandoned mine pollution in Southwest Colorado
Conservation groups, nonprofits and local governments could finally join remediation efforts
New climate normals show drier, hotter Southwest Colorado
Every decade scientists with NOAA update temperature and precipitation averages across the U.S.
Millions in federal funding made available to plug abandoned wells
Spending could create jobs, address environmental hazards
What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching?
Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers
As snowmaking becomes more common, some question the use of energy and water
Ski resorts have invested millions in more efficient snow guns A machine blows snow at Vail Mountain Resort Dec. 29 in Vail. Newer snowmaking technology is allowing ski areas to…
When gas wells are sold to small companies, can new owners afford the cleanup costs?
Some fear the transfer of wells to smaller operators increases the risk they will be orphaned
$90 million settlement reached to pay for mine cleanup near Silverton
Deal helps resolve liability issues around 2015 Gold King Mine spill
Water tracks better than last year as managers debate conservation measures
State is considering a program to reduce consumption, but Southwest Colorado has yet to weigh in
Montezuma Valley Irrigation Co. to hold annual meeting Saturday
Agenda includes board election; project updates
Colorado oil and gas wells constantly change hands, risk becoming costly ‘orphans’
If oil and gas properties fall into the wrong hands, they risk ending up abandoned, leaving the state on the hook for cleanup
Six-figure ad campaign pressures Polis to act on abandoned oil and gas wells
Environmental groups have criticized Colorado governor as being weak on climate change
Nebraska announces $500M plan to claim water from Colorado
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announced a $500 million plan Monday to divert water out of Colorado under a 99-year-old compact between the states that allows Nebraska to seize access to…
Documentary focuses on biologists’ effort to save San Juan cutthroat trout after 416 Fire
‘The Fish & the Flame’ shows government agencies working with private land owners to save fish
Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado
Rocky Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife sees banner year for kokanee spawn
Southwest Colorado will send a surplus of eggs to supplement other hatcheries in state
New rules to curb oil and gas emissions across Colorado
More stringent leak detection, pollution regulations will help state meet air quality, climate change goals
Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange
Legal battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers
A future of drought? Ute Mountain Ute Tribe looks at life with less water
Limited water supply consolidated to keep corn crop and flour mill operating; jobs lost, canal payment assistance requested
Colorado pushes its use of West’s major river to the limit, new study shows
Utah Rivers Council found that diversion and climate change could worsen limited water resources across seven Western states