Rocky Mountain Community Radio

Warmer temperatures in November meant that less snowpack accumulated. But storms did increase soil moisture in the Upper Colorado River Basin, making future precipitation more likely to run off slopesides and boost rivers and streams.

The Colorado River District has cleared an important hurdle in securing the Shoshone water right, which is an in-stream flow agreement with the state. The deal is designed in part to protect Colorado River water levels, and it was approved despite objections from utility companies on the Front Range.

Book Swap events are growing in popularity in communities across Colorado's Front Range and in other parts of the country. They're a way for readers to pass along gently used books to new homes, and pick up something fresh to read themselves. They're also helping people make connections.

The federal government set a deadline of November 11 for states to have a framework for allocating Colorado River water post-2026. The states missed that deadline, and have failed to produce an agreement.

The seven states that use the Colorado River have until November 11th to present a basic plan to the federal government for how to allocate water in the river. But negotiations have been contentious, and spectators aren't sure whether there will be consensus.

Glenn Elzinga operates Alderspring Ranch in May, Idaho. He discusses the measures ranchers can take to protect their livestock in Colorado, where wolves were reintroduced in 2023.

The Men's Shed chapter in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, brings good vibes to tackle serious themes

Major fire mitigation projects have been completed throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, but many insurers don't know about those initiatives. A new portal could identify which neighborhoods have invested in wildfire prevention.

National parks and other popular destinations on public lands are still open with little to no staff. Advocates don't want the public to forget that it's the federal government's responsibility to protect and maintain these areas.