Declines in Upper Rio Grande River Basin have San Luis Valley water users worried and taking action
During the last 20 years the Rio Grande River’s annual water flows in southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley have decreased.
By Shanna Lewis
After decades of study, Colorado Springs may finally get a new downtown transit center
The concept includes commercial and residential uses – along with parking and a local and intercity bus station.
By Shanna Lewis
Federal funding will speed up work at the Colorado Smelter Superfund site in Pueblo
The Environmental Protection Agency will resume soil sampling and testing in the area where the former Colorado Smelter stood this year, instead of 2024.
By Shanna Lewis
Emergency evacuation planning could become part of Colorado Springs city code
The proposed ordinance would require reviews of the city’s plans for wildfire protection and all hazards evacuation and call for public outreach.
By Shanna Lewis
On 80th anniversary, Camp Amache families remembered and honored by Sect. of Interior Deb Haaland
President Joe Biden proclaimed February 19, 2022, a Day of Remembrance in honor of Japanese-American incarcerations during World War II. “I have always believed that great nations do not ignore their most painful moments.”
By Shanna Lewis
The expansion of a solar-powered steel mill is underway in Pueblo
A new state-of-the-art steel mill will process more than a billion pounds of steel each year to create rail for replacing and building train tracks.
By Shanna Lewis
Pueblo mayor: The city has bright future despite high crime and pandemic challenges
Pueblo Mayor Nick Gradisar spoke about crime, COVID-19 challenges and the local economy during the State of the City address.
By Shanna Lewis
Working to keep water on tap in Colorado, from faucets to farmers’ fields
As water levels in the Colorado and Yampa Rivers fall due to growth and climate change, working to ensure there’s enough water to meet the state’s needs is taking on new urgency. Meantime, the Denver Basin Loop project may be one solution for part of the Front Range. CPR climate and environment reporter Michael Elizabeth Sakas and KRCC growth reporter Shanna Lewis share their reporting.
A giant loop water system around El Paso County might help utilities plan for the future
Water is declining in some Denver Basin wells in El Paso County. Meanwhile the population is growing, so some water utilities are considering a collaborative project.
By Shanna Lewis
Many people on the Front Range depend on water from the Denver Basin. But the underground supply isn’t infinite
There aren’t significant surface water supplies in El Paso County. But is tapping into the Denver Basin the right answer?
By Shanna Lewis
Colorado Springs City Council taps Stephannie Fortune to fill vacant District 3 seat
Stephannie Fortune, a 16-year resident of Colorado Springs, will represent District 3. Earlier this week the council was deadlocked over her appointment.
By Shanna Lewis
Colorado Springs Utilities plans to share water with Eastern Plains farmers
Two Bent County farmers will shift away from flood irrigation to more efficient agricultural sprinklers and rotational fallowing.
By Shanna Lewis
Vacant Colorado Springs City Council seat remains empty after a failed appointment vote
Five council members had informally chosen Stephannie Fortune back in December, but there were not enough votes in a Monday special session to appoint the candidate.
By Shanna Lewis
2021 was a busy year for construction in the Pikes Peak and Pueblo regions
Colorado Springs saw construction valued at an estimated $4.3 billion, while Pueblo single-family housing permits rose by 28 percent last year.
By Shanna Lewis
Work at the Colorado Smelter Superfund site in Pueblo is both winding down and ongoing
The Environmental Protection Agency’s soil clean ups of contaminants around nearly 1800 residences in the south Pueblo site is expected to end later in 2022, but a massive slag pile still needs to be addressed.
By Shanna Lewis
Colorado Springs City Council informally chooses new member to fill upcoming vacancy
Stephannie Fortune is 16-year resident of Colorado Springs and moved into District 3 in November.
By Shanna Lewis