Category: Rio Grande

Hundreds of San Luis Valley farm wells at risk as state shortens deadline to repair Rio Grande River

August 5, 2020 by Caitlin Coleman

A center pivot irrigates a field in the San Luis Valley. Tensions have been high in the valley since Front Range developers proposed moving water out of the valley to metro Denver. Fresh Water News, along with PBS documentary series This American Land, traveled to the valley as part of a new partnership. Credit: Jerd Smith

Pressure to export San Luis Valley farm water builds. Come witness the story firsthand with Fresh Water News and PBS’ This American Land.

January 22, 2020 by Jerd Smith

Study Session with Bethany Howell

December 27, 2019 by Scott Williamson

A man descends the main staircase at the Colorado State Capitol at the end of the work day on Feb. 19, 2019. Credit: Jerd Smith

As water prices soar, Colorado lawmakers consider rules to stop profiteering

October 16, 2019 by Jerd Smith

A powerful sprinkler capable of pumping more than 2,500 gallons of water per minute, irrigates a farm field in the San Luis Valley June 6, 2019. Credit: Jerd Smith

Denver developer, former governor make $118M play for San Luis Valley water

June 26, 2019 by Jerd Smith

A woman jogs in Denver's City Park Jan. 23, 2019. Though statewide snowpacks have improved, the metro area actually slipped back into drought in December due to a lack of snow. Credit: Jerd Smith

New snowfall spurs minor rejoicing, but 40 Colorado counties remain in drought

January 23, 2019 by Jerd Smith

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