drought

Longmontap Union Reservoir swim beach will be too shallow for swimming this summer
Sunset Pool opening planned for Memorial Day weekend

Colorado weather: Heavy spring snow may cause widespread tree damage across Front Range
A spring storm that began blanketing the Front Range with wet, heavy snow on Tuesday...

Recent rain won’t change Denver, Aurora water restrictions
The recent spring rain across metro Denver helps turn yards and parks temporarily greener, but...

An Army veteran found stability building his family’s home in rural Colorado. Now Aurora wants the land for a reservoir.
“It has completely stripped me of all sense of stability and security for my family,"...

Boating, water skiing could face major impact from low water levels in lakes, reservoirs this summer
Boyd Lake may see boating restrictions due to low water caused by drought. And it's...

Here’s how to plant trees for a shrinking Colorado water supply
In today's conditions, it makes sense to plant trees that can provide beauty and shade...

Colorado will face a ‘very challenging’ wildfire season as drought covers entire state, fire leaders say
"We haven't had enough rain and we haven't had enough snow -- and it's going...

Low water forces relocation of GoPro Mountain Games whitewater events
Count next month's GoPro Mountain Games in Vail as another casualty of the low-water conditions...

Don’t call it xeriscaping: New tips and terms have evolved for low-water yards
The practice offers a cheaper, climate-minded alternative to thirsty lawns and plantings.

Owens and Ritter: Colorado cannot afford a wildfire season ruled by ideology (ap)
For years, there have been loud voices opposing the very tools that can help reduce...