Water Rights

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Breckenridge town skyline at dusk with a spotlight on a water droplet, symbolizing the critical decision regarding water hookups for out-of-town projects.

Breckenridge Considers Moratorium on New Out-of-Town Water Hookups

A formal resolution for a one-year pause on new out-of-town water hookups will be presented to the Breckenridge Town Council in the coming weeks, potentially halting development plans for some propert

Khalid El-Sayed·June 1, 2026

The Colorado River flowing through a canyon, symbolizing the securing of vital water rights through federal funding for the Shoshone Hydroelectric Power Plant.

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Trump admin releases $40M for Colorado River water rights

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has released $40 million to the Colorado River District, pushing the total raised to $97 million for the $99 million purchase of critical water rights for the Shoshone H

Keanu Alapai·May 25, 2026