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Planning for drought has made Colorado whitewater rafting companies ready to weather coronavirus
Adding lodging and land adventures, like ziplines, via ferrata and art classes, has helped outfitters keep their place as outdoor economic engines, even when weather and illness make it tough.
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A summer gone sideways: Coronavirus upended the big plans Colorado teens had for their break
By Erica Breunlin Education Primary category in which blog post is published
As Colorado schools start plotting fall classes they have more questions than answers
By Erica Breunlin Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Rafting season is ready to launch, but coronavirus worries are running high in Colorado
By Fresh Water News Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published
Counties fear being left behind as Colorado begins granting variances to its coronavirus safer-at-home order
By Sue McMillin Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
The closure of Colorado coal-fired powerplants is freeing up water for thirsty cities
Large electricity generators use lots of water to cool their coal-fired plants. As those units shut down, expect to see battles heat up over how the massive amounts of water can be repurposed.
Next Napa Valley? The Cañon City area is hoping wineries can lead to an agricultural renaissance
Changes to Fremont County’s zoning code made it easier for farms growing grapes and apples to open cideries and wineries in the town of Penrose
Parked: Colorado towns are taking action to preserve their remaining mobile-home parks
Cities, counties and housing authorities in Colorado are buying mobile home parks to spare them from market-rate redevelopment
Fish ladders and boat chutes part of a massive dam rebuild on the Arkansas River
In the process of rebuilding a diversion to get river water to thirsty cities, Colorado Springs and Aurora collaborated with wildlife, environmental and recreational interests for ambitious infrastructure upgrade
Cañon City falls short in TV small-town makeover contest
After making the finals, Cañon City officials and business owners said they believed being in the competition gave the town a boost that will help it keep moving forward -- regardless of whether they won
Cañon City seeks a makeover to become a destination, not just a drive-through prison town
New businesses, outdoor recreation options and a dose of town pride has residents hoping more tourists will stop and stay in the historic town.
