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Colorado's water report looks pretty good right now. The state's average snowpack has filled reservoirs mostly to capacity and precipitation has been consistent. But climate experts are still worried. They say hot and dry conditions ahead could push Colorado into drought. The Colorado Sun Editor Larry Ryckman joined KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. to further discuss this issue.

Colorado scientists trying to control the spread of wheat stem sawfly have just had a major breakthrough.

The Gila River Indian Community near Phoenix has one of the largest shares of Colorado River water flowing through Arizona. Leading the tribe is Stephen Roe Lewis, a towering figure in the Southwest who has been pivotal in navigating a water crisis across the seven-state Colorado River basin. Lewis has leveraged the Gila River tribe's water abundance to help Arizona and others at a critical time, making his tribe a power player in the parched region.

Before you do a whole-yard overhaul, take a breather—and a step back. A successful gardening upgrade should start with small steps.

In the first round of the wildlife crossing pilot program, less than one out of every three of the projects proposed by states and Tribes received funding.

Bike to Work Day is June 26 this year. As cyclists hit the streets this summer, communities across Northern Colorado continue to work toward safer roads for all after a statewide increase in traffic-related cyclist fatalities last year.

Cities around Phoenix are spending billions to develop water infrastructure. Local leaders say it's a necessary step as the Colorado River shrinks and groundwater dries up.

Prescribed fires and other forest treatments have a proven track record of reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire. But a new paper argues that an overreliance on those practices has come at the expense of efforts to make homes and communities more resilient.

Across the U.S., thieves have been targeting electric-vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain copper wiring.

Elk attacks have been on the rise in Colorado in recent weeks. Two of the attacks involved small children just outside Rocky Mountain National Park. The attacks have prompted state wildlife officials to increase awareness around aggressive elk and advise tourists and residents about how to stay safe. The Colorado Sun Editor Lance Benzel joined KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more on this story.