Federal officials have announced sharp water cuts for the next two years for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River. Under the Bureau of Reclamation’s plan, California, Nevada and Arizona will reduce water use collectively by 1.25 million acre-feet annually during that period with the possibility of […]
(Grand Junction, CO) — Three U.S. Wildland Fire Service firefighters were killed while battling wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border. Officials say two other crew members were injured and remain hospitalized after Saturday’s firefighting efforts. The Knowles and Gore fires have since merged into the larger Snyder Fire, which has burned […]
(Denver, CO) — Colorado is considering following Utah’s lead after Utah declared a drought emergency. Governor Jared Polis has activated Colorado’s Drought Task Force and moved the state into Phase 2 of its drought response plan. Officials are monitoring impacts on agriculture, recreation and fisheries and could recommend a formal […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah ranks as one of the best states for hiking in the U.S. based on factors like scenic beauty, elevation and the number of hiking trails. The Green Brand study ranked the top U.S. spots for getting outside. Colorado took the number one ranking followed […]
(Moab, UT) — After Colorado released gray wolves back into its western front, Utah Ranchers are worried about the endangered species eventually crossing into Utah. A spokesperson of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources told the Salt Lake Tribune, the organization is ready to take any wolf that crosses into […]
DENVER (AP) — Health experts in Colorado warn that early 2020 data indicates a rise in overdose deaths during the coronavirus pandemic, even as the federal government has distributed grants to rural hospitals for prevention and treatment programs. Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment recorded 443 overdose deaths between January, before […]
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Top Wyoming officials heard both skepticism and encouragement Monday as they discussed a proposal to bid on a Connecticut-sized area of private land and mineral rights spanning three states. The State Loan and Investment Board made up of Gov. Mark Gordon and the other four statewide […]
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Mark Gordon and other top Wyoming officials plan to meet Monday to discuss whether to bid on Occidental Petroleum’s land holdings in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. The Houston-based company is selling land and mineral rights covering 7,800 square miles (20,200 square kilometers), an area bigger […]
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona is getting a jump start on what will be a years-long process to address a dwindling but key water source in the U.S. West. Several states and Mexico rely on the Colorado River for drinking water and growing crops. But climate change, drought and demand […]
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A coalition of U.S. states, environmentalists and an American Indian tribe are seeking to revive a moratorium on coal sales from federal lands that was imposed under former President Barack Obama then dropped by the Trump administration. A Wednesday video conference hearing in the dispute is […]
