Tag: South Platte River
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Nebraska says Colorado is stealing its water
The fight over Nebraska’s attempt to seize privately-owned land in northeastern Colorado persisted this week, with Nebraska accusing Colorado of stealing its water in a filing Wednesday with the U.S. Supreme Court. The issue deals with the Perkins County canal, a proposed 109-mile ditch stretching from Ovid in Sedgwick County and across the Colorado-Nebraska state…
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Colorado responds to Nebraska’s ‘unserious’ Supreme Court lawsuit over water diversion
Colorado has filed its response to what it called an “unserious” lawsuit filed by the state of Nebraska over its efforts to build a canal that would acquire land from Colorado property owners in northeastern Colorado. The lawsuit is tied to a 1923 compact between Colorado and Nebraska over the South Platte River. In its…
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Can Denver’s historic Zuni plant sell? Interested buyers worry price is too high
At the heart of Denver, the banks of the South Platte River are quickly changing. Ball Arena is moving forward on developing its 55-acres of parking lots into an urban neighborhood. It’s no secret the Denver Broncos are looking at other stadium options. And West Denver is booming with new apartments as city leaders worry…
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Denver City Council to hear public feedback on proposed sales tax rate increase
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In addition to hearing the public’s feedback on a proposed $100 sales tax increase, the Denver City Council will hear several resolutions authorizing payments to settle claims during its regular meeting on Monday. Here’s a summary of the City Council’s business: Contracts and resolutions 24-0985: An…
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Denver officials consider new park by South Platte River, worry about cost overruns and impact
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver officials are worried about potential cost overruns and environmental impact on the South Platte River, even as construction projects move ahead in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood and the city considers a neighborhood park. The proposed new park — which will incorporate a dog park — will be built…
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Colorado’s record number of water-related deaths so far this year
As Colorado swelters, people naturally take to the water. But this year is on track for a record number of drownings in the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs. A man who fell off of his inner tube and drowned while on the Arkansas River last weekend became Colorado’s 25th water-related death this season, which is…
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Chill over thrill: 6 spots for river tubing in Colorado this summer
While we earn our Colorado stripes by roaring through whitewater rapids, there’s nothing wrong with taking the slow lane once in a while. And nothing says summer like a relaxing float. Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast member Brayden Newby, front, tries to paddle his way into the current while setting off to float the South…
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Denver signs historic agreement on South Platte River restoration
Projects for a face-lift, habitat restoration and flood control along the South Platte River in Denver just received $350 million in federal funding, according to a news release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Representatives from Denver, Adams County, the State of Colorado and the federal government gathered Monday to sign an intergovernmental agreement…
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Mill and levy work and South Platte River project to likely be approved by Denver City Council Monday afternoon
Citywide mill and levy work could come to Denver as the city council considers approving a contract worth $7.5 million at its meeting Monday. Agenda items include a bill for an ordinance concerning a collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning the South Platte River and Tributaries Program. There are 14 resolutions and…