Political battles over hydropower, conservation funding, and land protections shape the future of the 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.

Arizona approves Advanced Water Purification rules, paving the way for safer, sustainable drinking water amid growing demand and drought challenges.

Senate advances Tribal water rights bills to secure access, fund infrastructure, and resolve disputes for Navajo Nation, Zuni Tribe, and New Mexico Pueblos.

The Supreme Court ruled against broad EPA water permit rules, limiting its authority and sparking environmental concerns over pollution risks.

New Mexico’s Strategic Water Supply Act shifts focus solely to brackish water projects, removing produced water provisions while advancing desalination efforts.