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Denver Water Continues Watering Restrictions, But Eases Surcharges

The wet spring in Colorado could spell relief for more than a million homeowners who rely on Denver Water.

14 hours ago

Denver Fest Aims To Involve Public In Water Issues

As Colorado prepares for what’s expected to be another dry summer, water organizations are planning a free festival in Denver to raise awareness about what it takes to get clean water to people worldwide.

2013/04/24

Denver Fest Aims To Involve Public In Water Issues

Water organizations are planning a free festival in Denver to raise awareness about what it takes to get clean water to people worldwide.

2013/04/24

Snowpack Growing But Drought Conditions Exist Despite Recent Snow

With snow piling up in the high country and along the Front Range, Colorado’s snowpack is also growing.

2013/04/18

Fort Collins drivers navigate the snow on Wednesday (credit: CBS)

Drought Conditions Still Exist Despite Recent Fort Collins Snow

Climatologists are happy to see all the moisture from recent snowfall in Northern Colorado but that doesn’t mean the severe drought conditions are over.

2013/04/17

USDA OKs Drought Aid For Countries Around The West

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved new designations allowing farmers and ranchers around the West, including nine Colorado counties, to seek federal aid to get through the drought.

2013/04/10

Topography, Elevation Play Role In Colorado’s Weather Extremes

Colorado can be a land of extremes when it comes to weather, with radical temperature swings and sudden storms. Learn more about it, and watch video from the CBS4 special “Eye on the Storm.”

2013/04/10