Western Slope Trellis·Jul 15, 2026 As Colorado River and tributaries shrink, a public power system frays
As drought shrinks the Colorado River and Blue Mesa Reservoir, hydropower production is falling across the West. The decline could lead to higher electricity costs, increased pressure on Colorado's grid, and difficult choices as energy demand continues to grow.Colorado Newsline·accounts
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