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Polis administration awards $30 million for local climate policy projects

Updated 21 hours ago

Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Energy Office announced $30 million in grants Thursday to 18 local and tribal governments for projects to reduce emissions,...

The Denver Gazette's municipal water provider map

Updated 22 hours ago

Colorado just experienced one of the worst winters in recent memory. Historically low snowpack has contributed to a more limited surface water supply throughout the...

Rep. Jeff Crank thinks Democrats are too focused on Trump, not enough on Colorado Springs | Vince Bzdek

Updated 3 days ago

For U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, who’s unopposed in the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District but the main target of both candidates in the...

JeffCo fire agencies use tech, mitigation efforts to fight growing wildfire danger

Updated 4 days ago

While Colorado may have seen a warm winter with historically low snowpack and drought, bringing with it the possibility of an increased danger for wildfires,...

Fight over Colorado and Denver building energy standards gains federal attention

Updated 4 days ago

Grand Junction roundtable spotlights public access while Interior faces scrutiny over targeted land sales

Updated 2 weeks ago

Jefferson County adopts new wildfire code effective July 1

Updated 2 weeks ago

Denver tornado sirens mistakenly activated due to 'human error'

Updated 2 weeks ago

Colorado governor signs bill requiring pollution controls, cost reporting for extended coal operations

Updated 2 weeks ago

Proposal seeks to balance emissions goals with blackout risks in Colorado

Updated 2 weeks ago

A tale of two debates | Vince Bzdek

Updated 2 weeks ago

Colorado, Nevada water negotiators split on federal 10-year river management plan

Updated 3 weeks ago

Xcel summer time-of-use rates begin, officials urge load shifting

Updated 3 weeks ago

Visits to Colorado’s ski resorts fell 20% below average this year, new data shows

Updated 3 weeks ago

Polis declares statewide drought emergency

Updated 3 weeks ago

Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday declared a statewide drought emergency, citing the record-low snowpack and prolonged warmer temperatures across Colorado. He also activated the next...

Behind Lake Powell's low water levels, a canyon is coming back to life

Updated 3 weeks ago

The Colorado River Basin is often described in terms of crisis — drought, warmer climate and failed water-sharing talks. Yet beneath Lake Powell’s retreating shoreline,...

First 2026 Colorado case of West Nile Virus in a human reported in Jefferson County

Updated 3 weeks ago

The first case of West Nile virus in Colorado in 2026 has been reported in Jefferson County. Jefferson County public health officials announced on Tuesday...

Judge blocks federal retaliation against Boulder climate agency

Updated 3 weeks ago

A federal judge in Colorado has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to transfer control of a climate research supercomputer, ruling the move likely violated federal...

RTD rider satisfaction rises, but overall transit use stagnates

Updated 3 weeks ago

Tapped: Facing similar drought conditions, Utah declares emergency while Colorado relies on Phase 2 response

Updated 3 weeks ago

EPA proposes more flexibility in coal ash rules as Colorado sites face ongoing cleanup

Updated 4 weeks ago

Dog walker attacked, seriously injured by moose in Winter Park

Updated 4 weeks ago

Tapped: Worst winter in memory triggers cascading economic strain in Colorado mountain towns

Updated 4 weeks ago

Tapped: As fire risk climbs, Colorado faces threat to drinking water

Updated 4 weeks ago

Tapped: Douglas County looks to diversify water supply as population grows

Updated 1 month ago

Tapped: Sterling Ranch plans to harvest rainwater

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Tapped: Is water a problem for data centers in Colorado?

Updated 1 month ago

Tapped: Built to stand alone, Westminster's water system confronts historic dryness

Updated 1 month ago

Tapped: Parker makes strides toward renewable water supply

Updated 1 month ago

Editor's Note: The Denver metro region sits at the center of one of the American West’s most complex and consequential water challenges. This series examines...

Tapped: Golden tightens water rules as Clear Creek snowpack falters

Updated 1 month ago

Editor's note: The Denver metro region sits at the center of one of the American West’s most complex and consequential water challenges. This series examines...

Tapped: Denver residents face hotter, costlier summer under new drought rules

Updated 1 month ago

Editor's note: The Denver metro region sits at the center of one of the American West’s most complex and consequential water challenges. This series examines...

Tapped: As snowpack levels shrink, Jefferson County cities take divergent paths on water

Updated 1 month ago

Editor's note: The Denver metro region sits at the center of one of the American West’s most complex and consequential water challenges. This series examines...