Turning Water Into Snow
It’s that time of year when ski resorts crank up snowmaking machines to bolster Mother Nature’s delivery.
Carbondale works to become a ‘creative district’
Colorado is working on growing its creative economy, and a Roaring Fork Valley community is part of the effort.
Marijuana Advocates Celebrate Pot’s Legalization At Hunter S. Thompson’s Owl Farm
Some of the heavy hitters in the marijuana community celebrated its legalization in Colorado at an event in Woody Creek recently.
Born Missing a Femur, Athlete Aims to Medal in Sochi
Alpine skier Melanie Schwartz is racing for Team USA at the Paralympics this week. The part-time Aspen resident was born without a femur, but started skiing at a young age.
Researchers use Lasers to Measure Snowpack
Scientists in Colorado are working to improve runoff forecasting in the West so water managers can meet growing needs in the future.
Measuring Climate Change in Aspen-area Open Space
In the future, forests near Aspen and across the state will likely look a bit different. Already, mountain shrubs are replacing some Aspen stands and changing the complexion of the […]
Who Pays? Breaking Down the Red Canyon Fire and its $1 Million Price Tag
Once again this summer, the Western United States saw plenty of forest fires. Some continue to burn.
Touring Colorado’s First Biomass Power Plant
Colorado’s first biomass power plant is nearly complete.
Red Canyon Fire Grows on the Western Slope
While Manitou Springs continues its cleanup process after recent flooding, the Western Slope is dealing with issues of its own. Strong winds yesterday whipped up flames on a wildfire burning […]
Colorado River the Subject of Senate Hearing
The Colorado River and its future imbalances were the focus of a Senate hearing in Washington DC yesterday.
Magazine Law Injunction Declared Unneeded
A group of sheriffs aiming to overturn new gun laws are happy with language they say clears up confusion.
Judge to Consider Challenges to New Gun Laws
A lawsuit filed by more than 50 Colorado sheriffs challenging two new gun laws is scheduled to go in front of a judge today.