Fire at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park still not contained heading into dry, hot weekend
The fire is one of multiple that sparked yesterday and continue to blaze across the Western Slope.
Trump budget proposal eliminates funding for Western water conservation grants
The Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSmart program has provided $72 million to Colorado groups since 2010.
Trump administration cancels millions in agriculture funding for Western states, including Colorado ranchers and farmers
The USDA says it’s rebranding a climate-friendly agriculture program to cut red tape and redistribute more money directly to farmers, but it’s unclear how much funding will still go to Colorado.
How the Republican budget bill could shatter Colorado’s clean energy boom
By phasing out incentives and imposing a new tax, the proposed legislation could raise the price of solar and wind projects.
State alleges Chevron subsidiary violated rules in April spill
Noble Energy will have 28 days to respond to the “Notice of Alleged Violation;” regulators may still issue fines or other penalties.
Bountiful spring showers could bring elevated fire danger — but research shows you can cut your risk (literally)
Tall grasses can progress from lush green to brown as summer turns to fall, and eventually serve as fuel for wildfires.
Oil spill cleanup continues near Galeton, Colorado, as Chevron awaits potential state fines
The company is still remediating properties, crops, and testing samples for contamination from a spill in early April.
Trump executive order would combine federal wildfire efforts during heat of Western fire season
Some groups said the order was “madness” after recent layoffs, but others said it could improve how the country responds to wildfires.
Advocates fear Trump budget blueprint would “gut” national parks, including in Colorado
The cuts — detailed in presidential budget blueprints and a House of Representatives bill — are still being debated by the U.S. Senate.
Wildfires are reaching areas that never worried before. Here’s how to protect your home
A few fixes can help protect your home and neighborhood, and buy firefighters precious time.
State regulators approve Xcel’s wildfire mitigation plan for the next two years
The plan will cost nearly $2 billion and be partly financed through bonds.
Supreme Court backs Utah oil railroad expansion, endorsing limited version of key environmental law
Opponents said that expansion would increase the risk of hazardous material spills into the most important waterway in the Western United States.
Drought conditions likely to get worse in Colorado as Western water supplies shrink
Federal forecasts expect hotter-than-average temperatures through the summer
Xcel Energy to charge more for power later in the evening, says most residents won’t see higher bills
The new “time of use” rates mean electricity prices on weekday evening hours will spike, but most other times will be billed at the cheapest rates.
Chevron spill largest in Colorado since at least 2015, full clean-up may take 5 years
Chevron has recovered at least 3.8 million gallons of liquid from a Weld County spill, the largest listed spill in available state records.
Where does all the coal traveling next to I-25 go?
Freight trains hauling coal are still a familiar sight in Colorado, even as the state and country phase out the dirty fossil fuel.
