Drought worsened across the Colorado River Basin as heat and dryness fueled wildfires and stressed water supplies in Arizona, Colorado, and beyond.

Arizona mayors launch a coalition to safeguard the state’s Colorado River supplies and strengthen long-term water security.

Colorado River District adopts a 5-year plan to protect West Slope water, expand data resources, and lead in Colorado River negotiations.

If Lake Mead reaches dead pool, water deliveries, power, and farms across the Southwest would face severe consequences.

Federal aid expanded after deadly New Mexico floods wreck homes, roads, and water systems in multiple counties.