
In drought-stricken West, officials weigh emergency actions
Federal officials say it may be necessary to reduce water deliveries to Colorado River users to prevent the shutdown of a huge dam on the Arizona-Utah border. Glen Canyon Dam supplies hydropower to some 5 million customers across the U.S.

Wind whips destructive wildfires in New Mexico, Colorado
Forecasters issued red flag warnings for a wide swath that included parts of New Mexico, Colorado and Texas as dry conditions continue to plague the region.

Grassland fires destroy two homes in southeast Colorado
Two wind-whipped grassland fires in rural southeastern Colorado destroyed two homes, briefly closed a state highway and forced temporary evacuations in the unincorporated community of Fort Lyon.

Officers shoot, kill suspect in Manitou Springs
An investigation is underway after officers shot and killed a suspect during a confrontation in Manitou Springs.

Nebraska lawmakers approve proposed Colorado canal project
Nebraska lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that would let the state build a canal in Colorado to divert water out of the South Platte River, a project steeped in fears about the Denver area’s growing water consumption.

Denver beats Minnesota State 5-1 for 9th NCAA hockey title
David Carle was an incoming freshman at Denver when he was diagnosed with a heart condition that ended his playing career. The Pioneers honored his scholarship anyway, and kept him on the team as an assistant coach.

Teller County deputy arrested, fired after alleged threats
The Teller County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy has been arrested and fired after allegedly threatening several people inside a home in Florissant.

Southwest Colorado farmers punished by drought
The persistent drought that scientists believe is the driest 22-year stretch in the past 1,200 years hit southwest Colorado harder than just about anywhere else in 2021.

Rainbow Gathering planned in Colorado sparks fire concerns
The Rainbow Gathering of the Tribes plans to return to Colorado this summer to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The Outdoor Retailer show will move back to Salt Lake City from Denver in 2023 despite boycott threats
Critics of holding the event in Utah say the state’s politicians oppose efforts to protect national monuments and public lands. Companies like Patagonia, REI and The North Face have threatened to boycott the event.

Madeleine Albright, first female US Secretary of State and onetime Denver resident, dies at age 84
President Bill Clinton chose Albright as America’s top diplomat in 1996, and she served in that capacity for the last four years of the Clinton administration.

Murder charges dropped against ex-Denver TV station guard
A judge has granted a request by prosecutors to drop a second-degree murder charge against a former television station security guard who shot and killed a pro-police demonstrator following protests in downtown Denver in 2020.

Managing crowded Colorado parks raises questions about access and equity
Open space fans and park managers worry that monitoring traffic at places like Rocky Mountain National Park will widen the already large gap between tourists and outdoors enthusiasts with time, income and access to technology.

Avalanche kills backcountry skier in northwest Colorado
ROUTT COUNTY, Colo. (AP) — Colorado authorities say a backcountry skier has been killed in an avalanche in the Buffalo Pass area northeast of Steamboat Springs.

Colorado State amends basketball coach’s contract through ’28-29 season
Medved’s new deal was announced just as the Rams found out they would be making their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013.

UNLV women beat Colorado State, win first MWC tourney title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Essence Booker scored 25 points and top-seeded UNLV collected its first Mountain West Conference tournament title with a 75-65 victory over No. 6 seed Colorado State.
