Record Low: The fallout of a hot, dry winter

Record Low: The fallout of a hot, dry winter

The Western Slope saw historically low snowfall and high temperatures this winter. The hot, dry conditions have forced local businesses, farms and physicians to adapt to new challenges. In this four-part series, Aspen Public Radio investigates the impacts of a bad winter season.

Climate & Environment

Regenerative agriculture helps Western Slope farmers cope with the warmest winter on record

Michael Fanelli

Coming off a winter with historically low snowpack, Colorado farmers are cutting back and bracing for exceptional drought. But some regenerative farming practices have made their operations more resilient.