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link to Emergency legislation gives Arizona unincorporated community access to water

Emergency legislation gives Arizona unincorporated community access to water

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs Senate Bill 1432, enabling emergency water supply to the unincorporated Rio Verde Foothills community, until January 1, 2026.

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link to Utah delegation introduces the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act

Utah delegation introduces the Great Salt Lake Stewardship Act

Utah 's four representatives introduce a bill to use unspent Central Utah Project Completion Act funds for conservation efforts in the Great Salt Lake basin.

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link to Southwest monsoon season begins with a mixed bag of expectations

Southwest monsoon season begins with a mixed bag of expectations

The upcoming Southwest monsoon season forecasts a hotter, drier spell in Arizona and New Mexico, while California braces for potential flash floods and debris flows.

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link to Supreme Court ruling triggers reconsideration of water permitting in New Mexico

Supreme Court ruling triggers reconsideration of water permitting in New Mexico

Following a Supreme Court ruling limiting the EPA's jurisdiction over wetlands, New Mexico plans to overhaul its water permitting system, despite projected costs.

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link to Department of the Interior announces new Colorado River sustainability guidelines development

Department of the Interior announces new Colorado River sustainability guidelines development

The Department of the Interior has initiated the process for developing new sustainability guidelines for the Colorado River, set to replace existing ones by 2026.

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link to Eew! The Mormon crickets are back

Eew! The Mormon crickets are back

The Mormon crickets are back, this time plaguing Nevada. Typically, infestations are associated with drought so unlike previous years, Utah might be spared.

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About the Author

Since 1995, Deborah has owned and operated LegalTech LLC with a focus on water rights. Before moving to Arizona in 1986, she worked as a quality control analyst for Honeywell and in commercial real estate, both in Texas. She learned about Arizona's water rights from the late and great attorney Michael Brophy of Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite. Her side interests are writing (and reading), Wordpress programming and much more.

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  1. Deborah on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    It depends. For instance, parts of Colorado that directly feed the Colorado River have had a snow deficit, resulting in…

  2. Deborah on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026

    There are a lot of tributaries that feed into it, and everyone is fighting over them, too. I think it's…

  3. Callie Humes on Colorado River Basin faces growing droughtFebruary 20, 2026

    If only some [arts of the Western states are getting percipitation does if effect the whole state or just the…

  4. Callie Humes on Arizona pushes back on Post-2026 Colorado River planFebruary 20, 2026

    I think it is really interesting how one river supports a lot of people and a lot of communities and…

  5. Helen c on New Mexico bill presses rules on oilfield wastewaterFebruary 6, 2026

    One likes to hope the time will come, (soon), when these destructive corporations finally reap what they have sown.

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