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About 80% of Colorado’s water falls on the western side of the state. But about 80% of Colorado’s people live on the east side of the mountains. Because of gravity, that water doesn’t flow to them naturally. Instead, Colorado’s heavily-populated Front Range relies on a massive plumbing system to keep drinking water flowing to its taps.
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When it comes to water in the West, a lot of it is visible. Snow stacks up high in the mountains then eventually melts and flows down into valleys. It’s easy to see how heavy rains and rushing rivers translate into an abundance of available water. But another important factor of water availability is much harder to see.
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Aspen, Colorado, has agreed to host the 2021 FIS Snowboard and Freeski World Championships in March after the original host city in China canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Officials say there will be no Fourth of July fireworks over Aspen Mountain this summer due to concerns about wildfires.The Aspen Times reports Aspen…
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Officials say the road to a mountain scenic area near Aspen will likely open later than usually following a winter of heavy snow and avalanches.The Aspen…
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Officials say a mountain road near Aspen has been hit with avalanches, likely adding to the challenge of reopening it for the summer.Independence Pass…
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The U.S. Forest Service says some trails in the Aspen area might not open until well into the summer, if at all, due to a heavy snowpack and avalanche…
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The Winter X Games have begun. The annual extreme sports event has been hosted by Aspen's Buttermilk Mountain since 2002, featuring extreme skiing,…
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Picture this: You're in a warm pool of water, elbow to elbow with dozens of other people. There's music, drinking, general mayhem. Oh, and maybe you’re…
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Once a symbol of the counterculture, pot is now part of the culture. In Colorado, it's part of everyday culture, raising concerns for parents and those working to keep young people away from drugs.