What happens to people charged with starting wildfires? It’s complicated
High-profile wildfires often lead to some punishment … but most fires don’t get the investigative resources to determine their exact cause and origin.
Shoshone water rights deal takes major step towards completion
The proposal to transfer water rights from Xcel Energy to Western Slope water users cleared a major hurdle on Wednesday.
Rate hikes likely for Xcel Energy customers after utility files request to recoup expenses
The Public Utilities Commission will soon weigh whether or not Xcel can bill back certain expenses to consumers over the next few years.
States blow past Colorado River deadline, Arizona wants feds to order water cuts
The seven states in the Colorado River Basin were unable to reach an agreement on the river’s management, but talks continue.
Gov. Polis’ administration moves to stop a Pueblo coal plant from closing by the end of the year
The governor’s office said Xcel Energy needs more time to fix issues at a larger, neighboring power plant.
A Colorado River deadline looms, here is what’s at stake for Colorado
A federal takeover of river management is possible if states don’t come to an agreement.
More than 2,000 Coloradans agree to Marshall Fire settlements with Xcel
Attorneys for Xcel and plaintiffs said they’d aim to finalize most of the settlements by the end of the year.
Congressman Jeff Hurd asks Trump administration to keep Pueblo coal plant running past 2025
Comanche 2 is slated to close in December, and Comanche 3 is scheduled to close by 2031.
New Xcel Energy rates start Saturday. How does that impact my electric bill?
Power use between 5-9 p.m. on non-holiday weekdays will cost more.
The Department of Energy said it was saving taxpayers $7.56 billion. The actual amount is much less
The termination of 223 projects will likely put companies out of business and lead to layoffs … and lawsuits.
More than $36 million in FEMA funds for Colorado and counter-terrorism programs on hold, court challenges continue
State is using existing federal funds to cover salaries and counter-terrorism programs in the interim.
Department of Energy cancels more than $608 million for projects in Colorado
The department announced that funding for 223 projects, overwhelmingly located in Democratic states, would be terminated.
Federal environmental and climate agencies in Colorado gird for layoffs, closures and disruptions during shutdown
The country’s first government shutdown since 2018 will likely be “very disruptive” to federal agencies that focus on climate and the environment.
Marshall Fire settlements aim to be signed by November, attorneys say, but payout amounts will remain confidential
Xcel Energy and two telecom companies have agreed to pay $640 million to settle claims that their equipment partly sparked the 2021 Marshall Fire.
Xcel settles Marshall Fire lawsuit just before trial begins in Boulder
Xcel Energy and two telecom companies have reached a settlement agreement in the Marshall Fire trial.
Feds combine several wildland firefighting operations into new Wildland Fire Service
The new agency will be part of the Interior Department and launches in January
