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It’s official: Colorado is drought free, but its reservoirs not so much
by Jerd Smith | May 15, 2019
Standley Lake in Westminster. May 14, 2019. As Colorado emerges from drought this year, its reservoirs are struggling to refill. Credit: Jerd Smith

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Trout Core Knowledge Teacher Courtney Petros discusses the work of Colorado lawmakers with her fourth grade students on May 3, the last day of the session. The Fort Collins school brings students to the legislature each year on closing day. Credit: Jerd Smith
It’s a wrap: Colorado lawmakers approve drought work, water plan funding, and more
May 8, 2019 by Larry Morandi

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Trout Core Knowledge Teacher Courtney Petros discusses the work of Colorado lawmakers with her fourth grade students on May 3, the last day of the session. The Fort Collins school brings students to the legislature each year on closing day. Credit: Jerd Smith
It’s a wrap: Colorado lawmakers approve drought work, water plan funding, and more
May 8, 2019 by Larry Morandi

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