Drought worsens in Utah, Nevada, and Colorado, while parts of New Mexico and Wyoming see minor relief. Monsoon rains may offer hope for Arizona and other areas in early July.

Utah's new drought primer shows how snowpack, reservoirs, and smart water laws impact everything from farming to wildlife across the Colorado River Basin.

California’s LandFlex Program and improved groundwater data mark major progress in protecting wells, boosting storage, and meeting Sustainable Groundwater Management Act goals early.

Senate blocks proposal to sell 3 million acres of public land, but conservationists warn similar threats could return in future legislation.

UNM professor Warigia Bowman outlines four legal reforms to protect Western groundwater as aquifers face depletion amid drought and rising demand.