Four water cases are now before the Colorado Supreme Court, raising questions about groundwater rights, ditch operations, undecreed diversions, and water court procedure.
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A new report warns that climate change and overuse are rapidly draining New Mexico’s groundwater, threatening drinking water and long-term supply security.
Arizona lawmakers advance budget and legislative proposals in January 2026 addressing Colorado River shortages, irrigation efficiency, ranching costs, and brackish groundwater.
Legislation has been reintroduced in the Senate to ratify the Yavapai-Apache Nation water settlement, funding new infrastructure and confirming long-disputed water rights.
Video: Water pressures are converging across the American West
This week's water news video covers mounting water pressures across the American West, including Arizona groundwater, Colorado River management after 2026, the Great Salt Lake, wildfire recovery, and...
A new U.S. Drought Monitor report shows mixed drought conditions across the Colorado River Basin, with recent storms bringing limited relief to some areas.