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Marshall Fire

Marshall Fire cause: Fire on religious group's land, Xcel power line both to blame, officials say

Severe Weather

Judge orders proposed Rio Grande decree to be made public

The river, which flows from the mountains in southern Colorado to Mexico, is managed through a system of federal dams and canals under a decades-old agreement.
Environment

Flaming Gorge falls as drought felt higher up Colorado River

A boating and fishing paradise on the Utah-Wyoming line is feeling the effects of the two-decade megadrought gripping Western states.
Environment

Desert farms in Utah flourish with water from Colorado River

Compared to neighboring states, Utah is less dependent on water from the Colorado River. Still, the state aggressively pursues conservation measures.
Environment

'We took things for granted': Colorado River basin tribes without water rights

For the Hualapai Tribe's major tourist center at Grand Canyon West, they can't draw water from the river, even though their land borders it.
Environment

On Western Slope, a clash of farming, water and Wall Street

With the Colorado River overtaxed, Grand Valley farmers face some of the most urgent questions regarding the future of water in the state and the West.
Environment

Increasing pressures on Colorado River water in New Mexico

Colorado River and reservoir management was designed during a much wetter period. Now, water officials are grappling with how to make do with less.
Environment

Arizona worries about access to Colorado River water

The future of farming in the state and of its second largest drinking water supply for urban residents are all mired in uncertainty.
Environment

In Mexico's dry north, Colorado River adds to uncertainty

By the time the Colorado River reaches Mexico, just a fraction of its water is left. Now, that supply is more at risk than ever.
Colorado Climate

Stressed Colorado River keeps California desert farms alive

California may be forced to give something up in the coming years as hotter and drier weather causes the river to drop to dangerously low levels.
Environment

100 years after compact, Colorado River nearing crisis point

Over the last two decades, pressure has intensified on the river as the driest 22-year stretch in the past 1,200 years has gripped the southwestern U.S.
Environment

PHOTOS: 100 years after compact, Colorado River nearing crisis point

Over the last two decades, pressure has intensified on the river as the driest 22-year stretch in the past 1,200 years has gripped the southwestern U.S.

Warm and sunny, Friday afternoon

Colorado health department chemist should have been removed weeks before she was put on leave, CDPHE document says

Warm and sunny, Friday afternoon

Ice Castles under construction in Colorado

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Marshall Fire cause: Fire on religious group's land, Xcel power line both to blame, officials say

Judge orders proposed Rio Grande decree to be made public

Flaming Gorge falls as drought felt higher up Colorado River

Desert farms in Utah flourish with water from Colorado River

'We took things for granted': Colorado River basin tribes without water rights

On Western Slope, a clash of farming, water and Wall Street

Increasing pressures on Colorado River water in New Mexico

Arizona worries about access to Colorado River water

In Mexico's dry north, Colorado River adds to uncertainty

Stressed Colorado River keeps California desert farms alive

100 years after compact, Colorado River nearing crisis point

PHOTOS: 100 years after compact, Colorado River nearing crisis point

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