The Supreme Court shrunk clean water protections in the West. Colorado and New Mexico...
In dry, western Colorado, near the town of Glade Park, a high-elevation meadow is surrounded by aspens and firs. The grass is surprisingly bright...
Judge dismisses several water uses in White River reservoir case
A water court judge has agreed with state engineers and dismissed several of a water conservancy district’s claims for water for a dam and reservoir project in northwest Colorado.
Water Desk offers support for coverage of New Mexico and Rio Grande water issues
The Water Desk is offering support to journalists and media outlets covering water issues related to New Mexico and the Rio Grande Basin.
Photos: Colorado River aerials, October 2022
This page features aerial photos of the Colorado River entering Lake Powell in southern Utah near Hite Marina.
Just south of the inoperable Hite Marina...
Photos: North Lake Powell, October 2022
This page features aerial photos of the northern end of Lake Powell in Utah.
Lake Powell is the second-largest reservoir in the nation by capacity...
Questions in North Park as Colorado makes case for new rules to measure water...
As the gap between water supplies and demands narrows in northwestern Colorado, state officials want to ensure that, as best as reasonably can be done, every last drop gets measured and recorded.
Photos and videos: Ruedi Reservoir, December 2020
This page features drone-captured photos and videos of Ruedi Reservoir on Colorado's Western Slope. '
Part of the federal Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, the reservoir has a...
Bill providing millions in relief to Republican, Rio Grande river basins clears first hurdle
Colorado lawmakers have approved a bill to help regions comply with obligations to deliver water to Kansas, Nebraska, Texas and New Mexico.
National, local water and fire officials plan new West Slope summit
Colorado water and fire officials plan a two-day confab in Grand Junction to discuss how to protect the state’s vital mountain watersheds.
Grizzly Reservoir to be drained next summer for rehab work
The rehabilitation of Grizzly Dam addresses safety concerns of corroded steel, seepage and operational problems.