Katie Hobbs

Colorado River deadline passes without a deal

Seven states missed the federal deadline to divide the Colorado River, as tensions rise between Upper and Lower Basin negotiators.

AZ schedules hearing on Ranegras Plain groundwater AMA

Arizona considers a new Active Management Area in the Ranegras Plain Basin in La Paz and Yuma Counties. A public hearing will be held December 18.

Gov. Hobbs reaffirms Arizona’s Colorado River priorities

Governor Hobbs met with federal officials to push for Arizona’s water rights, conservation, and tribal interests in the Colorado River post-2026 plan.

Historic tribal water rights settlements signed in Arizona

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs historic water rights settlements with four Tribal nations, potentially ending decades of disputes and securing sustainable water.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs’ San Pedro River grant draws mixed reactions

Tensions in southern Arizona: Governor Hobbs' $1.5M San Pedro River grant sparks backlash from Center for Biological Diversity and others.

Arizona halts illegal development in Rio Verde Foothills

Arizona halts illegal development in Rio Verde Foothills; cracks down on developers evading water laws to protect consumers and preserve scarce water resources.

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Deborah on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 25, 2026
Ha! Good question. They want the opportunity to investigate the population of these species.
Deborah on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 25, 2026
It will be a dire situation, Callie. They've been looking at different options.
Callie Humes on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 23, 2026
What will happen to Utah's water resources if they don't end up getting any snowfall winter?
Callie Humes on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 23, 2026
Why would they list the species as endangered when they don't know how many there are yet?
Deborah on WOTUS comments close as rule review moves forwardJanuary 8, 2026
A lot of people and organizations put a lot of thought into their comments. Personally, I think it's good that…