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This is terrifying’: The Colorado River, a lifeline for seven states, is drying up at its source
“In the Rocky Mountains, where the Colorado River starts, the landscape is drier than anyone can remember. The lack of water is hitting Colorado ranchers and farmers hard, and reservoir levels are dropping. Scientists say the entire Southwest needs to permanently adapt to having less water as the
Visits to Colorado ski resorts collapsed in 2025-26 with the steepest annual decline in decades
The streak is over. Colorado ski areas saw a 24% collapse in visitation in 2025-26, marking the sharpest downturn for the state’s signature resort industry in more than 40 years. After four years of record-setting traffic, visits to the state’s 26 ski hills fell to 10.5 million in 2025-26,
Colorado’s mountains summers are getting warmer, exacerbating drought and wildfire risk
From Aspen to Steamboat Springs, temperatures this weekend are expected to be between 5 and 10 degrees above-average for this time of year Visitors to the Frisco Bay Marina hang out near the shore on Thursday, June 18, as the Colorado mountains experience temperatures about 5 to 10 degrees above
The 5 Worst Fires in Ski Resort History—and What Happened Next
From Utah to California, these fires reshaped ski resorts in ways few skiers realize. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 https://apple.news/AVsUnuzAOTzCHhdFAJ0tstQ
10 Best U.S. Ski Towns to Live in All Year Round, According to Real Estate Experts
Outdoor recreation, close-knit communities, and photogenic streets are hallmarks of some of the best ski towns across the U.S. https://apple.news/AUtiWNa6nS12Fnd8D-dM2VQ
Chances of super El Niño continue to climb. What it means for Colorado
MILES BLUMHARDT, FORT COLLINS COLORADOAN There is a 63% chance of a "very strong," super El Niño November through January that would rank among the largest El Niño events since 1950, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center stated June 11 on its
Landscape experts ask Colorado to “embrace the beige” for drought adaptation
““We need solutions to be specific to our region and our climate, then we’ll have a lot more possibilities available to us,” Catalano said on the podcast. “Our native grasses and our perennials are beautiful, and even adapted species that are low water all can be incorporated into creating really
Spring Break a bust for Vail earnings, especially in Colorado
By Sarah Mulholland · Jun. 8, 2026, 6:01 pm SHARE: Vail Resorts gave investors another sour update. The Broomfield-based ski giant lost $90.4 million in revenues during the third quarter, which includes the key Spring Break season, compared to the same time the