State and federal agencies issued drought declarations across the Colorado River Basin this year, including Utah's statewide emergency and USDA disaster designations affecting farms and ranches...

All 33 New Mexico counties have been designated drought disaster areas, making farmers and ranchers eligible for low-interest emergency loans.

The U.S. Supreme Court approved a historic Rio Grande settlement that reduces groundwater pumping and reshapes water management in New Mexico and Texas.

California American Water joined Sacramento’s Water Forum Agreement 2050, expanding regional cooperation on drought resilience, groundwater recharge, conservation, and American River protection...

Federal officials released $40 million for the Shoshone Water Rights Preservation Project, bringing the historic Colorado River protection effort close to full funding.

Arizona officials say a strong El Niño may develop in 2026, but drought conditions and extreme heat could still continue across the Southwest.