Another gas plant for Tri-State. Implications for Xcel Energy?
PUC commissioners say OK to 307-megawatt gas plant at Craig as Tri-State prepares to close its coal units there.
The well-lived life of John Stulp
Colorado governors of the past and possibly the future gathered in Lamar to pay their respects. His last wishes were that the wheat harvest go on.
Data centers are coming (we think). What new regulations do we need?
Western Resource Advocates makes recommendations for protecting existing utility customers
How much groundwater remains in Baca County?
Study commissioned by legislators uses newer techniques than were available in 2002.
Part IV: Balancing demands of today and tomorrow
Are we doing better than kicking the can down the road?
Part III: 20th century expansions and 21st century realities in the San Luis Valley
The solutions seem fairly obvious. Executing them is another matter.
Part II: South Metro cities starting to diversify water sources
Castle Rock and Parker 25 years ago were almost entirely dependent upon groundwater. They are diversifying, and one plan is to import water from far down the South Platte River Valley.
Part I: Hard questions about groundwater mining in Colorado
It’s going fast! What needs to be done in the Republican River Basin?
EV sales fall again in Colorado, but those of plug-ins rise
Sales of EVs may rise this summer before the end of federal tax credits
Teaming up to create bigger highways of electrons
These four Front Range utilities plan to explore how they might meet growth in demand by sharing electricity with improved transmission
Why Colorado needs new and improved electricity ‘bridges’
Colorado Electric Transmission Authority adopts short list of projects in and beyond Colorado for further study
The role of aerosols in lesser precipitation in the Southwest
How what is happening in the North Pacific can effect snowfall in the San Juan Mountains
We can do better
Reflections about our current immigration debate after a new visit to the “prison on the plains” for Japanese-Americans during World War II.
A jarring pothole
Josh Shipley rides a Harley and drives a Jeep. He says ending federal tax credits for solar may upend his business.
The upset apple cart of the Colorado River
Becky Mitchell and Doug Kenney had much to say at Crested Butte. Just as important may have been what they did not say.
After coal, how much new natural gas for Colorado?
Tri-State G&T wants a new 307-megawatt gas plant at Craig. Conservation coalition says it’s costly and unneeded.
Pueblo steel mill ownership changes
Ownership stake by Russian oligarch had been an issue since invasion of Ukraine
Boulder’s winds: not what they used to be
Peak wind gusts in Boulder have diminished from decades ago, when they often topped 120 mph and caused widespread structural damage. Why? That’s not entirely clear.
Bill Ritter: difficult, even sad times
Former governor Bill Ritter reflects on Trump reversal of climate change policies and points to work that can be done at the local and state levels
Speaking of Buffalo Commons
Nicole Rosmarino now heads Colorado’s State Land Board. What explains the background tension?
