Water Scarcity

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Arid landscape on Colorado's Western Slope with a struggling farm and withered crops under a hazy, sun-scorched sky, symbolizing drought's impact.

Colorado drought emergency strains Western Slope communities and industries.

Colorado's 2026 snowpack peaked unusually early in March at just 51% of its typical level, according to The Center Square .

Khalid El-Sayed·June 10, 2026

Cracked, dry earth under a hazy sky with a nearly empty reservoir, symbolizing Colorado's severe drought and its impact on water resources and wildlife.

Colorado drought emergency sought amid widespread impacts

Colorado Parks and Wildlife now encourages licensed anglers to catch fish at Nee Noshe Reservoir.

Keanu Alapai·June 4, 2026