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For the past few months, the oldest water right on the Colorado was being diverted from the Western Slope to fill reservoirs on the Front Range. Denver Water’s Shoshone Call Relaxation Agreement ended on May 20th, but the West’s water problems are still looming. On Friday, the Bureau of Reclamation released $40 million to the Colorado River District to purchase the Shoshone water rights, a step towards preserving the Western Slope's water supply. KDNK’s Lily Jones spoke with the Colorado River District’s Lindsay DeFrates to get the details. -
KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond. -
KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond. -
KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.
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The Oil Springs Fire, south of Rangely, burned more than 12,000 acres, beginning in June, and is now 99% contained. Drought conditions and heavy winds…
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