The Bureau of Reclamation announced plans to release water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir, and to reduce flows out of Glen Canyon Dam on Lake Powell in an attempt to prop up the Colorado River Basin's infrastructure.
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In this episode of The Dark Canyon Chronicles, Stephen and Mark look back on the encounters, legends, and moments that stayed with them long after the recording stopped.
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Invasive species are on the march in the Colorado River, threatening everything from endangered native fish in Arizona to Colorado's juicy Palisade peaches.
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Congressional action raises concerns about Grand Staircase-Escalante; Glen Canyon waters pose hazardPassage of a measure overturning a mining ban in a Minnesota wilderness area is raising concerns among environmentalists about its possible ramifications for the Four Corners. And the ongoing drought in the Four Corners is affecting conditions at a popular tourist attraction.
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Campbell is one of only four Native Americans in U.S. history to serve in the United States Senate. On Monday, April 13, 2026, a gathering in Ignacio drew hundreds to celebrate Campbell's unusual life trajectory.
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A May 1 event at the Sunflower Theatre will explore public service through a book discussion and local panel featuring regional voices from government and community organizations.
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March madness is a good description for last month’s climate in Cortez, according to longtime local weather observer Jim Andrus.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking the public to help track river otters through a new iNaturalist project marking 50 years since their reintroduction.
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Proposed federal budget cuts and tariffs could impact farmers, rural services, and agricultural research, while concerns grow over threats to bald eagle populations.
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Imagine feeling a bit hot under the collar and suddenly you burst into flames!
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The measure would connect local efforts and require the state to map out a broader strategy for preventing and reducing homelessness — something advocates have called on for years.
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