Gunnison River
Coverage of Gunnison River in the Nexus archive.
- Five teen friends killed after vehicle plunges down Colorado cliff, leaving community shattered
Five 17-year-old friends were killed after their vehicle veered off Lookout Lane and plunged down a steep Colorado hillside near Grand Junction. Authorities were alerted to the wreck on Sunday morning when reports were received that a vehicle may have gone over a cliff, prompting an investigation into speed. Police are investigating speed as a possible factor in the fatal crash.
- Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?
Colorado State University tests drought-tolerant crops like black-eyed peas to address water shortages, as agriculture consumes up to 90% of the state's water. The article explores potential shifts from water-intensive crops (e.g., alfalfa) to less-thirsty alternatives (e.g., rye grass, camelina) to conserve water and ease conflicts over river supplies, but highlights challenges like market demand for traditional crops.