Historically low water levels at Dillon Reservoir threatened this water taxi business. Here’s how its owner kept it afloat
Capt. Frank Keesling runs a busy operation each summer on Dillon Reservoir in Summit County. Keesling owns the Dillon Water Taxi, which for the past decade has ferried passengers on a scenic journey across the reservoir and back – including people going to concerts at Dillon Amphitheater.
But thi…
An Estes Park filmmaker’s final project examines the ailing Colorado River – and asks if anyone is listening
Director and longtime Estes Park resident Nick Mollé spent decades making documentaries. His subjects include Rocky Mountain National Park, birds of Costa Rica and Australia’s wild animals. And a few years ago, he turned his attention to one of the most prominent environmental crises in the U.S. – …
Hot classrooms affect students’ ability to learn, researchers say. Here’s why those early-dismissal days are helpful
It's become common in recent years: In the first weeks after summer break ends, many educators find themselves dealing with stifling temperatures in the classroom. And a string of early release days often follows.
It happened again this year -- at the tail-end of a summer that saw record-breaking …
In Colorado author Melissa Payne’s new novel, a tragedy raises questions about how to live a good life
A fictional shooting in a Colorado diner. A protagonist who finds himself in a space in between life and death. And a hero who's forced to grapple with whether or not he's led a meaningful life.
These are key elements of a thought-provoking new novel by Colorado author Melissa Payne, called In Th…
How a unique new library celebrates – and helps Coloradans explore – the great outdoors
A library that’s focused on encouraging people to get outside might feel a bit odd – especially in a state like Colorado with a multitude of ways to hike or camp or spend time outdoors.
But getting out into nature isn't always within reach for everyone. For example, a camping trip can require exp…
Love the sight of aspen trees in the fall? Here’s why you may not want to plant one in your yard
It’s fall in Colorado – which means mountain roads have been filled with people enjoying the sight of all those red, orange and gold aspen leaves that cover the hillsides.
And you can bet that quite a few of those tourists will look at those vibrant aspen trees and wonder why they can't just plant…
Colorado wildlife officials say they'll stop killing wolves that attack livestock. What's behind the new policy?
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials made a major announcement last week: They will no longer kill wolves believed to have repeatedly preyed on livestock. It's a shift in how Colorado has managed its fledgling wolf population. Previously, officials tried to strike a balance between Colorado voter…
Are moose a native Colorado species? This CU researcher set out to answer the question
If you ask a wildlife official – moose are relatively new arrivals to Colorado.
In the late 1970s, wildlife managers released two dozen moose captured in other states into Routt National Forest near Walden. Before that, moose may have occasionally wandered in and out of Colorado, but didn’t have a…
Colorado now generates the bulk of its energy from renewable sources. Here’s how we got here
Colorado recently reached a new clean energy milestone: In the first six months of this year, the majority of its electricity – 53.5 percent– came from renewable sources, like wind, solar and geothermal.
That's according to a recent article from the energy news website Big Pivots. And it marks a…
Colorado author R.L. Maizes’ novel about a social media firestorm has been a conversation-starter. Here’s why
A stolen idea for a novel, an angry social media post – and an online backlash that engulfs the main characters. These are the elements of an intriguing novel by Colorado author R.L. Maizes.
The writer says it draws on some of her own experiences. And the novel raises thorny questions about who …
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