CPW emphasizes importance of life jackets amid high rate of drowning deaths
‘When drownings do happen, you see the loved ones left behind,’ Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman says
Environment
Unsafe levels of E. coli found in Seine River less than 2 months before Paris Olympics
FILE – Athletes dive and swim in the Seine River from the Alexander III bridge on the first leg of the women's triathlon test event for the Olympics Games in…
Winter snowpack recedes earlier than usual in Southwest Colorado
Rare, sudden and large melt leaves region with only 6% of peak amount
A pioneering study tells us how snow disappears into thin air
A better understanding of sublimation could help water managers make more accurate predictions
Mandatory and voluntary water restrictions are in effect in the city until the fall
The restrictions come into effect each year, starting in 2004
Environmental historian reflects on the legacies of Aldo Leopold and the Gila Wilderness
Leopold helped the Gila become the country’s first wilderness area 100 years ago
Provision for acequia insurance hanging in balance as U.S. House and Senate debate Farm Bill
The Farm Bill is already a year late after expiring in 2023 over disagreements
The cost of gas is about to spike in Colorado. How high will it go?
The EPA is forcing Colorado to switch to reformulated gas as ground-level ozone hits ‘severe’
Gold King Mine owner sells property to government, ending litigation
Todd Hennis will receive $919,000 for property near Silverton
Colorado EV sales dropped off by one measure, but green energy leaders say sky remains blue
Dealers worry about high loan costs, threats of Chinese imports and confusing rebates
Colorado environmental groups threaten to sue EPA for failing to crack down on oil and gas permits
Notice of suit says federal agency should act after state regulators missed deadline
How will the state use Gold King Mine settlement funds?
A pot of $7.3 million is available to address damage to natural resources
U.S. dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow
Water users and managers can't afford to waste one drop, Interior Secretary says
On second try, U.S. House approves GOP bill to ease mining on federal lands
Rep. Stansbury argued the bill could benefit subsidiaries of foreign mining companies, including Chinese companies.
New Mexico’s deal with Maxeon ranked among the top deals in North America
Governor says the agreement with Maxeon will create up to 1,800 jobs
Sen. Bennet announces $2.3 million for Southern Ute water infrastructure
Department of Interior pledges $147.6 million in total investments to 42 projects in 10 states
A rare win after nearly 40 years for Texas investors planning Wolf Creek Village
Appeals court threw out previous rulings and affirmed approval of a road accessing inholding
Colorado lawmakers scale back legislation to limit local control over renewable energy projects
A solar array in Brush, run by Pivot and Xcel Energy, became operational in early 2020. (Olivia Sun/The Colorado Sun via Report for America)cca A new bill introduced in the…
Inspired engagement and harsh realities at inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit
A broad range of speakers and artists presented at the event, hosted by Fort Lewis College
Colorado used to be a national leader in home solar. Two big moves could push it back on top.
State awarded $156 million federal grant to get rooftop solar for low-income families, while a bill in the legislature would boost community solar projects