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link to California to experience another year of drought, experts say

California to experience another year of drought, experts say

With record-breaking heat and a potential La Nina event on the way, California may face a fourth year of drought.

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link to Groundwater in New Mexico ghost town partially forfeited

Groundwater in New Mexico ghost town partially forfeited

The right to use a groundwater well in a New Mexico ghost town was partially forfeited, following a state supreme court ruling.

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link to Federal officials get bird’s eye view of Colorado River Basin

Federal officials get bird’s eye view of Colorado River Basin

Seeing is believing. Colorado's Senator Michael Bennet arranged for a flyover of the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin with federal officials, followed by a listening session attended by Native...

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link to $73 million for Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project announced

$73 million for Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project announced

The Navajo Nation, Jicarilla Apache and Gallup communities currently rely on a rapidly depleting groundwater supply.  The water quality is poor. A recently-announced $73 million contract for another...

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link to Source water protection week begins Sept. 25

Source water protection week begins Sept. 25

American Water Works Association is hosting its "Protect the Source" event starting September 25 this year. The goal is to help water professionals with keeping drinking water sources clean from...

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link to New Mexico offers free well water tests

New Mexico offers free well water tests

East Mountain residents who rely on well water for their domestic uses could get a free water quality test from the State of New Mexico on September 25. The state offers tips on how to collect...

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  1. Deborah on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 20, 2025

    Great point! Utah's residents do a good job on water conservation. Nevada does, too.

  2. Helen Ck on California unveils Colorado River sharing proposalDecember 19, 2025

    This entire subject rings all the alarm bells and should be approached with a jaundiced eye. California water dealings have…

  3. Helen Ck on Colorado River talks near federal interventionDecember 19, 2025

    By all means, let's get the feds involved. That should solve everybody's problems.

  4. Helen Ck on Utah enters winter with low snow and high drought levelsDecember 19, 2025

    While an enormously complex and largely neglected situation, as long as the current administration continues to dismantle federal programs, the…

  5. Deborah on Border wall documentary examines water risk in southern ArizonaNovember 22, 2025

    Perhaps technological alternatives could provide a balance.

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