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As of earlier this month, the Lowline Fire that burned just 14 miles north of Gunnison is now completely contained and controlled, according to Theo Engel, assistant fire management officer

Water Congress speakers disagree over whether feds could force the state to conserve

A few weeks ago, residents of a mobile home park in Gunnison were without water for most of the day; the three wells that supply water are often unreliable. While some in the valley struggle with reliable water, a few Gunnison residents worked on a new state initiative to address equity in water issues in Colorado.

A few weeks ago, residents of a mobile home park in Gunnison were without water for most of the day; the three wells that supply water are often unreliable. Those who live in the park have been speaking up for years without result. While some in the valley struggle with reliable water, a few Gunnison residents worked on a new state initiative to address equity in water issues in Colorado.

by Michael Elizabeth SakasMay, 23 2021 (Weekend Edition Sunday / CPR News) Colorado Snow Survey supervisor Brian Domonkos and civil engineer Madison Gutekunst of the USDA weigh snow to know how much moisture it holds on April 30, 2021. Image: Michael Elizabeth Sakas/CPR News Theres still snow in Colorados mountains near the headwaters of the South Platte River, and Brian Domonkos has strapped on a pair of cross-country skis to come measure it. Hes the Colorado Snow Survey supervisor, and knowin...

Home/News from NPR/Melting Snow Usually Means Water For The West. But This Year, It Might Not Be Enough Melting Snow Usually Means Water For The West. But This Year, It Might Not Be Enough By Michael Elizabeth Sakas  May 23, 2021 There’s still snow in Colorado’s mountains near the headwaters of the South Platte River, and Brian Domonkos has strapped on a pair of cross-country skis to come measure it. He’s the Colorado Snow Survey supervisor, and knowing how much snowpack is left from th...

Michael Elizabeth Sakas/CPR News hide caption toggle caption Michael Elizabeth Sakas/CPR News Colorado Snow Survey supervisor Brian Domonkos and civil engineer Madison Gutekunst of the USDA weigh snow to know how much moisture it holds on April 30, 2021. Michael Elizabeth Sakas/CPR News Theres still snow in Colorados mountains near the headwaters of the South Platte River, and Brian Domonkos has strapped on a pair of cross-country skis to come measure it....

Climate change is disrupting a delicate system, with less snowpack accumulation overall due to warmer temperatures. What does collect melts sooner and faster, which means less snow on the ground and a greater chance for wildfires.

[ By Katherine Nettles ] After several weeks of deliberation, one Gunnison County rancher has replaced another on the Colorado River District board of directors. County commissioners appointed Kathleen Curry on Tuesday, January 12 to replace former member Bill Trampe. Curry has served as chair of the Gunnison Basin Roundtable for the past three years, works as a water lobbyist and is also a former state legislator, having represented Gunnison County in House District 61 from 2005 to 2011. Curry...

Climate change is hitting the Colorado River incredibly fast and incredibly hard Ian James, Arizona Republic © Nick Oza/The Republic Paul Bruchez uses a tractor to feed hay to cattle on his family’s ranch beside the Colorado River near Kremmling, Colorado. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colorado — Beside a river that winds through a mountain valley, the charred trunks of pine trees lie toppled on the blackened ground, covered in a thin layer of fresh snow. Weeks after fla...