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Rifle High School Senior Breaks Three Track Records
Rylan Petree, a senior at Rifle High School, shattered three school records in a single day at the 2026 Runners Roost Invitational in Fort Collins.
Sarah MitchellApril 3rd, 20263 min
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Low Snowpack Increases Wildfire Risks in Western States
A new study confirms the link between low snowpack and increased wildfire risks in the Western United States, highlighting the need for urgent action to mitigate these risks.
Sarah MitchellApril 3rd, 20264 min
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Eagle County Exceeds Recycling Rates with Ambitious Goals
Eagle County surpasses state and national recycling rates, but experts say more work is needed to achieve ambitious climate action plan goals by 2030.
Sarah MitchellApril 3rd, 20263 min
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Colorado Ski Resorts Get Late Season Snow Boost
Recent snowstorms bring much-needed relief to Colorado's mountains, but historically low snowpack and record-high temperatures define the season
Sarah MitchellApril 3rd, 20263 min
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Eagle Town Council Approves 66 Unit Red Mountain Ranch Development
The Eagle Town Council has approved a 66-unit residential development, Red Mountain Ranch, on a 17.5-acre parcel, raising questions about environmental and community impact.
Sarah MitchellApril 3rd, 20263 min
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Denver Water Faces Severe Shortage Amid Drought
Denver Water, the state's largest water provider, is facing a severe water shortage due to drought, prompting a temporary agreement with Xcel Energy to reduce the Shoshone call and divert more water from the Western Slope.
Sarah MitchellApril 3rd, 20263 min
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Boulder Lab Faces Funding Freeze Threatening Climate Research
The University of Colorado Boulder's Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences is facing a funding freeze, putting climate research at risk. Half of the staff at the NOAA Global Monitoring Lab may be furloughed if federal funding is not released.
Sarah MitchellApril 3rd, 20263 min
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Palisade Peach Farmers Try New Freeze Protection Method
A new method to protect peach buds from spring freezes is being tested in Palisade orchards, with potential national and worldwide significance.
Sarah MitchellApril 3rd, 20263 min
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Denver Water Faces $30 Million to $70 Million Revenue Loss
Denver Water anticipates a significant revenue loss due to drought restrictions, affecting 1.5 million people and prompting drought fees to encourage conservation.
Sarah MitchellApril 3rd, 20263 min
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Colorado River Water Rights Dispute Intensifies
A water court battle is underway to determine the fate of the Colorado River's flow, with significant implications for the Western Slope's natural resources and local communities.
Sarah MitchellApril 3rd, 20263 min
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Western Slope Receives $1 Million for Wildfire Prevention
The Western Slope has been awarded $1 million in grant funding for wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts, with local communities required to match the funding.
Sarah MitchellApril 3rd, 20263 min
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Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority Plans New Bus Service
The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority is working to introduce fixed-route bus service and improve public transportation in Routt and Moffat counties.
Sarah MitchellApril 1st, 20263 min
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