Why declining aquifers in Colorado matter
Colorado River rightfully gets attention. So should the groundwater depletion underway in the Republican and other basins
What readers had to say ….
Some thoughts about beavers in rivers, panic about solar panels, and the politics of Pueblo energy
Pueblo County refuses to repudiate plea to Trump
Two county commissioners spar on what had been agreed to in filing with PUC and third commissioner is silent in the matter
Will Trump try to keep coal burning in Pueblo?
PUC commissioners wrap-up 19 hours of “just transition” deliberations that became more about data centers than Pueblo’s future. A miffed Pueblo County says it has asked President Donald Trump to intercede.
United Power’s $250 million bet on natural gas
Fast-growing electrical cooperative north of Denver celebrates completion of 162-megawatt Mountain Peak Power Plant in perhaps record 20 months
A sharp turn against solar in Montrose County?
New county commissioners decide regulations two years in the making are too lax. Will any solar be possible? The county is in chaos.
Why not create the Colorado River Compact they wanted in 1922?
Negotiations a century ago divided the river into two basins. That created problems. Why not scrap the artifice of two basins?
Aspen schools look underground for energy to cool and heat
District gets two grants to explore a potential geothermal well field. Some hope for an even-deeper dive.
Dim view of Colorado River too optimistic?
How low will Lake Powell get while the states try to reach agreement about natural flow formula?
Why rain and snow skips the Southwest
Human-caused climate change from burning fossil fuels may be involved in a persistent tilt toward dry patterns.
Why Fairplay needs another fast-charger
Colorado announces $5 million in grants for new high-speed fast-chargers for EVs. But the Trump administration continues to push back against this big pivot.
Why Denver must stand up to Xcel Energy
Proposed franchise agreement fell short of what city needs for a hotter future and higher electricity bills
High — and hot — theater in Denver
Activists hope to put the heat on the Colorado PUC to tell Xcel Energy no, no, no
Will Trump’s EPA be able to claw back $156 million for solar program?
Renewable developer says Trump’s energy policies will impair badly needed economic development in rural communities
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.
