New Mexico fire victims face hurdles for well contamination aid
New Mexico well contamination may qualify for FEMA compensation, but residents must prove injuries and a direct link to the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire.
Category: News: Understanding Water Shortages & Drought Impacts in the West
A new federal proposal updates the definition of “waters of the United States.” Public comments close January 5, 2026, with more than 4,000 already submitted.
Nevada releases a draft permit for the Victory Tungsten Mine, outlining water protections, monitoring rules, and a thirty-day public comment period.
Colorado leaders advance the historic Shoshone Water Rights deal as co-applicants file for water court review to secure long-term flows on the upper Colorado River.
Utah lawmakers advance a bill requiring data centers to report annual water use, with fines for noncompliance and public disclosure of non-identifying totals.
Lawmakers warn that Project Jupiter’s fast-tracked deal risks water strain, pollution, and weak public oversight in southern New Mexico.