Water Restrictions

The Shoshone water rights are some of the oldest non-consumptive rights on the Colorado River. They are considered crucial for the continued health of the Western Slope's wildlife and agriculture.

Congressman Hurd wants to keep Shoshone Water for the Western Slope

Lily Jones

After a long summer of drought and enormous wildfires, Western Slope water is top of mind for many. In January, the Biden administration pledged $40 million to the Western Slope’s purchase of the Shoshone Water Rights in Glenwood Canyon; it was withdrawn that same month by the Trump administration. Congressman Jeff Hurd was questioned during a recent telephone town hall about the long contested-Shoshone water rights.

A boat ramp, once partially submerged under Lake Powell, sticks out of the water on April 10, 2023. The nation's second-largest reservoir, which is filled by the Colorado River, has reached record low levels in recent years. Policymakers are stuck in a standoff about how to reduce demand on the reservoir and river.

Mountain West News Bureau

Colorado River states to submit competing proposals ahead of deadline for draft of new rules

Alex Hager

Water negotiators from states around the Southwest said they are planning to submit separate proposals to the Bureau of Reclamation about managing the Colorado River after 2026.

Local News

GWS Outdoor Water Restrictions Till 6/30

Two mudslides in Glenwood Canyon shut down I70 over the weekend and put Glenwood Springs residents on water restrictions. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has more.

Public Affairs

Historic Drought Fuels High Fire Activity

Will Grandbois

Sopris Sun editor William Grandbois and reporter Megan Tackett are joined by Kevin Schorzman, director of Carbondale Public Works, and Scott Fitzwilliams,…