Colorado’s monthly climate summary: May 2026 was most “normal” month temp wise since September
The Colorado Climate Center (CCC) released its monthly climate summary for May 2026 on June 9 showing May’s weather around Colorado…
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It’s official, El Niño has developed in the tropical Pacific Ocean; now what?
NOAA’s National Weather Service announced Thursday, June 11 that El Niño has developed in the tropical Pacific, issuing an El…
Colorado Stargazing Trail launched, connects people to state’s night-sky experiences
New for summer 2026, this first-of-its-kind trail connects travelers to Colorado’s 13 dark sky parks and 8 dark sky communities…
EPA grants Colorado $44.3 million to address “forever chemicals” in drinking water
Colorado is about to receive a large sum of money – to the tune of $44.3 million – to address…
Colorado’s monthly climate summary for April 2026 shows some relief across parched state
Statewide temperatures were the 13th warmest on record, with cooler and wetter conditions occurring after record-breaking March The Colorado Climate…
EPA announces Colorado to receive $1.5M-plus to protect waterways from sewage overflows
Colorado is set to receive $1.5M-plus from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help address stormwater and sewer infrastructure from…
347 acres acquired adjacent to Red Rocks expands open space in Jefferson County
The Conservation Fund and Jefferson County Parks & Open Space (JCPOS) recently acquired the 347-acre Braun Ranch, a high-priority property…
Former NCAR directors pen response to NSF’s “Dear Colleague Letter”
Jim Hurrell speaks to importance of keeping the atmospheric science lab in Boulder intact On Dec. 17, 2025, the National Science…
Antero Reservoir in Park County closing to recreation in 2026 for drought response
Emergency fish salvage currently operating ahead of planned drainage Denver Water made the decision to close recreation on Antero Reservoir…
Colorado’s rattlesnake “Mega Den” livestream is online for the season
Heading into its third season – the livestream officially launched in summer 2024 – the infamous Colorado rattlesnake “mega den”…