There is a serious and growing water crisis in Colorado and six other states, which promises to dominate headlines in the coming months. As BHGR’s own Peter Nichols, a water law lawyer and special counsel to the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District and...
With unprecedentedly low snowpack and high temperatures over the last year creating severe drought conditions,[1] potential water shortages and water restrictions are on everyone’s mind in Colorado right now. Colorado’s water system and the laws that govern it are...
Many high-end buyers are looking to add Colorado ranch and rural land to their real estate portfolios. Some buyers are interested in continuing the legacy of ranching or farming, others want a secluded family getaway with ripe wildlife and recreational opportunities,...
Many Colorado property owners are surprised to learn that they have limited ownership and control over an irrigation ditch running through or across their properties. Here are answers to seven frequently asked questions about irrigation ditches: DO I HAVE THE RIGHT TO...
Water is a precious commodity in the American West and is subject to unique laws and regulations in Colorado. In Colorado, water rights are based on the “prior appropriation” doctrine, which is a “first in time, first in right” system of water ownership and use (as...
