3+ hour, 52+ min ago   (461+ words) Negotiators for the seven states along the Colorado River Basin have had two years to reach an agreement on how to manage the river, which is at dangerously low water levels. They came up with zilch. That left solving the…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (846+ words) Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert used her brief Wednesday appearance at Colorado Water Congress to tout her record on delivering water projects for the state and her district. Boebert, who is running for her second term representing Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, which…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago   (80+ words) denvergazette.com Pikes Pick: Take history walk at Bear Creek Be part of Bear Creek Nature Center’s 50th anniversary during a Living History Walk, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 22. All the history and special sites and time for the Bear-thday Party following. Pre-register, elpasocountynaturecenters....

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (576+ words) Douglas County is seeking public input on its 2050 Water Plan, a long-term roadmap that could guide water policy and management decisions across the county for the next two decades. County commissioners unanimously approved the release of the draft plan in…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (485+ words) Hanging Lake is one of Colorado’s most stunning and awe-inspiring natural destinations. Although it’s widely known now, the discovery of this geological wonder is quite the tale. According to Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, the discovery of Hanging Lake is a…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1055+ words) Specialists surveying Colorado’s forests know this year will be challenging. Snow melted too quickly, strong winds dried out the trees, and the early signs of danger are already settling across the landscape. Wildfire season is no longer confined to a…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1251+ words) Douglas County’s rapid growth has reshaped its landscape over the last two decades, transforming once-rural stretches south of the Denver metro into one of the state’s most sought-after communities. With a population approaching 400,000 and tens of thousands more residents expected…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (623+ words) As the seat of the county, Castle Rock Water serves approximately 90,000 residents and the population is expected to nearly double by 2050. While demand continues to grow, the water provider is working to reduce per‑capita use and transition away from…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (703+ words) The Trump administration on Friday released $40 million, clearing the way for a water district and its partners to finish funding the purchase of some of the state’s most senior Colorado River water rights, Gov. Jared Polis announced. Federal funding for…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (498+ words) It’s no secret that widespread drought is underway in Colorado, hitting 100% coverage for the first time since 2021 this week. As a result, various impacts to outdoor recreation are expected, perhaps most noticeable when it comes to fishing and boating. Given…...