Behind-the-curtain politics of a Colorado River conference
Doug Kenney, principal organizer of annual gathering in Boulder, talks about how the growing tensions among basin states pose challenges in setting the agenda
Along the Elk River, earlier springs and more uncertainty
Jay Fetcher faithfully records the date the last snow disappears from the ranch meadow. This year was the earliest by a matter of weeks.
100% for Holy Cross during March
Colorado electrical cooperative has delivered 92% emissions-free energy this year through April to members in its Vail-Aspen-Parachute service area
The Colorado River and reckoning time for the Front Range
Dissonance exists between life-close-to-normal policies regarding urban water use and the growing crisis on the river
Does Ted Turner’s legacy live up to his aspirations?
CNN founder and billionaire wanted to rewild the Western landscape with many native species. He had giant ranches in New Mexico, Montana and elsewhere.
Phil Weiser on climate change
Colorado gubernatorial candidate has few specifics but speaks broadly of himself as a convener of talent in helping find solutions
Is Craig coal plant part of a five-alarm fire?
Case being heard in Washington D.C. this morning about federal government’s declared emergency may have implications about delayed retirement of Craig plant
Why did this data center bill die?
Key sponsor of guardrail bill blames opposition of labor. Others familiar with the debate point to more nuanced causes. This debate to be continued.
When snow runoff is low, so are our spirits
For a group of kayaking buddies, a favored course of the Roaring Fork River is unboatable this year. This is one face of climate change.
Will Colorado’s sales of EVs pick up again?
As lawmakers debate a revised incentive package, a national figure suggests Colorado needs carrots that more heavily reward more lower-income, high-mileage rural drivers
Give the PUC the power to save Coloradans money
Legislators should give PUC commissioners the financial tool of securitization in regulation of Xcel Energy
Colorado wildfire season in numbers
State officials urge personal responsibility while laying out their readiness for what could be a particularly challenging summer
How Holy Cross Energy got to 85%
And what it’s doing now for the more difficult and complex parts of its clean energy journey
The West heads for wildfire season unprepared
If the severity of fires remains in question this year, we know they will come. Know, too, that less federal help will arrive.
A data center compromise?
This legislative session ends in 10 days. Two bills have starkly different perspectives about what would be right for Colroado. Might they cancel each other out?
Essential books about the Colorado River
We have a crisis on our hands. It’s been a long time in coming. These books top the list of those you need to read.
Natural gas plant planned by Tri-State a no-go
Wholesale provider says it expects surplus capacity through 2035 despite absence of 307-megawatt plant near Craig
Bill would delay coal retirement until 2032
Colorado Springs says it needs more time to plan its exit from coal. The Ray Nixon plant is currently scheduled to retire in 2029.
Rising bills from Xcel? Who’s to blame?
Colorado Public Radio used a game-show veneer to keep this panel spiritedly chewing over the sort of nerdy but timely issue of rising utility bills
The big, big story this chart tells
“Holy moly,” said the staff at Big Pivots when this slide was shown at the River District meeting in Glenwood Springs
