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A conceptual breakthrough has emerged for the Colorado River’s future. Here’s what it looks like.
After months of stalemate, glimmers of hope have emerged for consensus on a new plan to manage the shrinking Colorado River.
Grist on MSN21h
A deadline looms for a new Colorado River plan. What happens if there isn’t one?
The clock is ticking on the Colorado River. The seven states that use its water are nearing a 2026 deadline to come up with ...
KKCO 11 News on MSN12h
Grand Junction officials modify river access due to low river levels
According to the City of Grand Junction, Colorado River water levels have been dropping steadily over the past month.
Major flooding along the San Saba River this weekend could set a new record crest
SAN SABA, Texas (KWTX) - Thanks to inches of rain falling in just a few short hours Friday morning, the San Saba River is ...
The Aspen Times2d
For lawmakers, an afternoon float on the Colorado River reignites an age-old question: Who gets access to the state’s streams?
Sporting sandals, swim shorts and baseball caps — and hopefully plenty of sunscreen — a cohort of state lawmakers hopped ...
Vail Daily4d
Colorado River managers present plan to share water based on supply, not demand
The seven states that share the Colorado River are floating a new concept for how water could be shared in the future, ...
‘A glimmer of hope’ emerges from long-stuck Colorado River negotiations
State water leaders appear to be coalescing behind a new proposal for sharing the Colorado River after talks were stuck in a ...
Loveland Reporter-Herald3d
Front Range concerns over purchase of Colorado River rights on Western Slope to get hearing
A dispute between influential Front Range water providers and a broad swath of the Western Slope over one of the most ...
Arizona Daily Star12d
Why electricity production is at risk at both huge Colorado River reservoirs
The worst-case forecast has Lake Powell falling to low enough levels by the end of next year to halt electricity production ...
Dozens of water rescues as heavy rain floods parts of Central Texas
Heavy rain fell through the morning Saturday inundating Burnet County and parts of western Travis, Williamson counties.
Glenwood Springs Post Independent12d
Colorado whitewater rafting companies report steady flow of customers, splashy start to the season despite low snowpack levels
Colorado whitewater rafting companies are reporting a steady flow of customers and fun, splashy conditions despite the ...
As deadline looms for new Colorado River plan, what happens if there isn’t one?
California and six other states that use water from the Colorado River are nearing a 2026 deadline to come up with new rules for sharing shrinking supplies.