Tag:water conservation

New Judicial Discipline Board, Longer Parole Sentences Approved by Colorado Voters

Judges will soon be subject to a new disciplinary process, individuals convicted of certain crimes will be required to spend more of their sentences in prison and the Colorado legislature will be required to allocate $350 million to a new police officer fund.

Colorado River Basin’s Largest Users Look to Conservation Strategies While Negotiators Work on Future Law of the River

With the Colorado River Basin facing an uncertain future, farmers, ranchers and municipal water managers look to various water conservation strategies to reduce and maximize their water usage.

The Life, Times and Tractor of Colorado Sen. Jack Taylor

State Sen. Jack Taylor served roughly 16 years in the Colorado House and Senate and he was well known for his policy stances.

Water-wise Landscaping, Assault Weapon Ban Bills Introduced

This week, lawmakers introduced a bill that defines "assault weapon" and would prohibit the sale and possession of one.

Colorado’s First Woman Water Lawyer

Vena Pointer may not be a familiar name for many, but her early work on the Colorado Water Conservation Board and state planning commission paved the way for the Arkansas River Compact in 1949.