Environment
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Colorado’s final ballot: 8 more measures voters will decide Nov. 3
Out-of-state money is backing several of Colorado’s newest ballot measures. Here’s what all eight would do, and who’s behind them.
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What to know about the guy who owns the most land in Colorado
John Malone is the largest landowner in Colorado, with 270,000 acres. How the “Cable Cowboy” turned a cable fortune into conservation.
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Ferris Fire burn scar brings new risks to the landscape
Monsoon rainfall over the Ferris Fire burn area has moved rocks, branches, mud and other debris through parts of the watershed, as specialists assess how the fire altered soils and runoff across the landscape.
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Colorado River managers confront worsening Lake Powell crisis
Federal guidelines require Lower Basin water cuts and aim to keep Lake Powell above 3,510 feet to protect Glen Canyon Dam operations.
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Weld County commissioners approve permit for Global AI data center
The Weld County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to allow the development of a new data center by an artificial intelligence infrastructure company.
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Everything you need to know about Colorado’s 2026 ballot measures
From fentanyl penalties to school sports, Colorado voters face a high-stakes slate of statewide decisions on Nov. 3.
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Can El Niño save Colorado from this historic drought?
How much can we count on the monsoon moisture and forming super El Niño to bail us out of our persistent drought?
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As drought in Colorado reaches historic levels, here are 23 ways to conserve water now
The drought in Colorado is impacting daily life across the state. Discover ways you can save water, from shorter showers to smarter landscaping.
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A beginner’s guide to rock hunting in Colorado
Planning to do some rock hunting in Colorado? Discover the best places to rockhound, what to bring, and 10 unique rocks, minerals, and gemstones to look for.
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Survivors offer wildfire recovery tips for Colorado communities
Survivors of Colorado’s most costly fire are offering wildfire recovery tips for those who are starting down that long road.
