Rocky Mountain Community Radio

A late spring frost and record dry conditions this summer have led to low natural food supply for bears, resulting in a large increase in human-bear conflict. Now, a wildlife rehab center is seeing more orphaned bear cubs than in previous years.

Proponents say the costs of drought and wildfires are only increasing, but critics of the measure worry that the TABOR exemption could draw funds away from other important priorities.

Proponents say that natural gas is the most reliable source of baseload energy for rural Coloradans, while opponents say this would hamper the state’s ability to regulate the oil and gas industry.

The Amy Homestead, a historic apple orchard in western Fremont County, is home to the Walbridge apple, a variety once thought to be extinct. The Walbridge is a late-blooming apple that was once popular in the United States before falling out of cultivation.

Fossil fuel giant Suncor want the case to be heard in federal court, despite the Colorado Supreme Court having already ruled that the case can be heard in state court.

Michael Childers of CSU says last year’s poor snow season could have ripple effects on the ski industry, as skiers evaluate where they want to spend their money. Resorts will also have to contend with ongoing drought as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.

Post-fire specialists are assessing soil damage, debris flows and watershed risks after the Ferris Fire, as parts of the burned landscape begin to recover.

The Colorado River is in crisis. A record drought and new federal rules mean significant water cuts for states in the Lower Basin. But what could those changes mean for the Upper Basin states, including Colorado?

Trees rely on water to perform their most basic functions, and by shutting down for winter earlier, they can conserve water… but that means fall colors arriving earlier.

Utah’s Cultural Site Stewardship program gives volunteers the opportunity to protect Utah’s most special places, like historic sites and cultural resources, by monitoring them for damage.