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Colorado data center tax incentive bill postponed indefinitely
Colorado's data center tax incentive bill failed in the House Energy and Environment Committee, halting proposed sales tax exemptions and development authority plans.
Northern Water sets 80% quota for Colorado-Big Thompson amid drought
Northern Water sets an 80% quota for Colorado-Big Thompson water shares, higher than recent years, to meet demand amid drought in the Fort Collins area.
The Bureau of Reclamation releases draft EIS for post-2026 river ops
The Bureau of Reclamation released a draft EIS outlining options for post-2026 Colorado River operations as drought pressures complicate future reservoir management.
Colorado River states stall on long-term water deal
Colorado River water negotiators remain divided on a long-term agreement as drought, overuse and a looming 2026 deadline pressure Western states.
Colorado farmers face tariffs, labor shortages and drought
Colorado farmers and ranchers face tariffs, drought and labor shortages as they plan for 2026, with rising costs and market uncertainty shaping agriculture decisions.
Rio Grande basin crisis threatens border water security
A new study warns the Rio Grande basin is drying faster than it can replenish, threatening water security, farms and cities in the U.S. and Mexico without urgent action.
Climate change drives demand for low-water landscaping
As drought and hotter weather strain water supplies, more homeowners turn to xeriscaping and native plants to replace traditional grass lawns.
Colorado River crisis sparks calls to curb water waste
Environmental groups urge the federal government to curb wasteful water use in the Colorado River as drought and climate change threaten supplies.
