Tag: colorado drought
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More – and much-needed – rain is ahead for southern Colorado
Meteorologists say more rain and storms are forecast for the Pikes Peak region this week, though it’s unlikely the moisture will help cities like Colorado Springs meet their average monthly precipitation normal. The National Weather Service’s office in Pueblo says that starting Tuesday afternoon, scattered to numerous showers and storms are expected across the region…
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Colorado Springs Utilities emphasizes cautious water use, not restrictions
Colorado Springs Utilities is asking customers to follow the same water rules that are always in place for the summer to avoid future water restrictions. There are six Water Wise Rules the municipal utility enacts for outdoor gardening and cleaning in Colorado Springs. One of the rules goes into effect May 1, allowing for outdoor…
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PHOTOS: High and Dry: Colorado in Drought – The Future
HIGH AND DRY: THE SERIES The severe drought that swept through Colorado in 2020 could be a harbinger of what the future will hold. However, in the arid Southwest, it’s not the first time that such challenges have wrecked lives and livelihoods. In this part of the series we’ll share images that explore the science…
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PHOTOS: High and Dry: Colorado in Drought – The Present
HIGH AND DRY: THE SERIES The severe drought that swept through Colorado in 2020 could be a harbinger of what the future will hold. However, in the arid Southwest, it’s not the first time that such challenges have wrecked lives and livelihoods. In this part of the series we’ll share images that explore the life…
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PHOTOS: High and Dry: Colorado in Drought – The Past
HIGH AND DRY: THE SERIES The severe drought that swept through Colorado in 2020 could be a harbinger of what the future will hold. However, in the arid Southwest, it’s not the first time that such challenges have wrecked lives and livelihoods. In this part of the series we’ll share images that explore the history…