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link to New study: Maps of western water supply overestimate reality

New study: Maps of western water supply overestimate reality

Western water maps may overestimate available supply. A new study links water rights to land, revealing a larger claimed share than previously thought.

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link to Toxic “forever chemicals” found at record levels in New Mexico

Toxic “forever chemicals” found at record levels in New Mexico

Toxic PFAS levels in Holloman Lake wildlife set global records, prompting health warnings for hunters and raising concerns over decades of contamination.

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link to Gov. Hobbs pumps $60M into Arizona’s water security

Gov. Hobbs pumps $60M into Arizona’s water security

Arizona Governor wants to invess $60.3M to safeguard water through conservation, technology, and infrastructure, surpassing earlier $3M proposal.

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link to Showdown emerges over budget and water in Arizona

Showdown emerges over budget and water in Arizona

Arizona's leaders clash over Governor Hobbs’ $3M for the Colorado River and $30M for wildfires, as Rep. Griffin condemns weak water funding.

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link to Colorado River conservation program gains bipartisan support

Colorado River conservation program gains bipartisan support

Federal lawmakers push to extend a program to tackle Colorado River drought, promoting innovative water-saving strategies across the West.

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link to Wyoming’s Boysen Plant to undergo major generator rewind

Wyoming’s Boysen Plant to undergo major generator rewind

Utah contractor awarded $7.9 million to rewind generators at Wyoming's Boysen Power Plant, ensuring reliable energy production and uninterrupted water releases for the region.

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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 New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…

  2. Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.

  3. Helen Ck on Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resourcesOctober 22, 2025

    Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…

  4. Deborah on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    Interesting. I have read that, but I agree that a lot of our problems are based on overuse. Thanks for…

  5. Jim Garing on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025

    These conclusions rhyme with the conclusions in "The West Without Water" by Malamud and Ingram, who have made a case…

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