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link to Arizona extends drought declarations

Arizona extends drought declarations

Arizona will keep its drought declarations in place as a weak La Niña and long-term dry conditions challenge snowpack, reservoirs and watershed health.

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link to Utah’s drought response offers lessons for the West

Utah’s drought response offers lessons for the West

Utah's new drought primer shows how snowpack, reservoirs, and smart water laws impact everything from farming to wildlife across the Colorado River Basin.

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link to New Mexico Governor declares drought emergency

New Mexico Governor declares drought emergency

Governor Lujan Grisham issues drought emergency order, mobilizes task force to address severe drought and wildfire risks, and urges immediate water conservation.

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link to Despite spring storms, Colorado River Basin drought worsens

Despite spring storms, Colorado River Basin drought worsens

Drought worsens in the Colorado River Basin despite recent storms, raising concerns over water supply, wildfires, and long-term conservation efforts.

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link to Severe drought expands in Colorado River Basin

Severe drought expands in Colorado River Basin

Severe drought expands in the Colorado River Basin, with Arizona and California hit hardest. A storm may bring relief, but fire risks remain high.

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  1. Deborah on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 26, 2025

    Truth.

  2. Jim on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 25, 2025

    Would like to see politics eliminated from ground water management in AZ so the developers can’t “buy” into areas that…

  3. Butch on Arizona weighs new groundwater controls for Ranegras PlainDecember 25, 2025

    Stop all the pools .

  4. 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.

  5. 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…

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