Water Rights

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pledged $40 million to the Western Slope’s purchase of the Shoshone Water Rights in Glenwood Canyon; it was withdrawn that same month by the Trump administration.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.

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.

On this week's episode of Everything Under the Sun, host James Steindler interviews Heather Sackett of the nonprofit Aspen Journalism about her recent article, “Studies say Janeway site promising for Crystal River backup water supply."

KDNK News Director Morgan Neely brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley, and beyond ... including from Summit County, where the 5th Judicial District Attorney released the names of the officers who fired the fatal shots in Sunday's shooting of an 18-year-old recent high school graduate.

Two classrooms in Colorado are learning about water by connecting pen pals between Basalt and Aurora.

KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Mountain West

KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Mountain West

Earlier this year, Arizona -- one of seven southwestern states that rely on the Colorado River -- was in the midst of a heated discussion about water. ...

The Shoshone Hydroelectric Power Plant, just east of Glenwood Springs along the Colorado River, was built in 1905. It generates 15 megawatts of power and…