Rivers

With Upper, Lower basin states still snagged, feds give them more time to craft Colorado River plan

The states missed Tuesday’s deadline to submit a preliminary agreement for a plan

November 12, 2025

New Mexico Supreme Court reorganizes water courts

There will now be three regions with water court judges instead of 13

September 30, 2025

Settlement released in Texas v. New Mexico Rio Grande lawsuit

Four-part agreement addresses federal, state and irrigation district concerns

August 29, 2025

The Colorado River is in trouble

Some groups want the government to step up

August 27, 2025

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year

States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules

August 15, 2025

How will New Mexico spend money on rivers, other waterways this year?

Interstate Stream Commission to meet Wednesday in Albuquerque

June 18, 2025

Haaland: Trump cuts threaten New Mexico progress on climate

Dem governor candidate emphasizes tribal consultation during Santa Fe water summit

June 6, 2025

Gov declares state of emergency for ongoing drought, fire risk

New Mexico is currently experiencing some of the worst drought conditions ever recorded

May 28, 2025

Possible settlement reached in long-running Rio Grande dispute

The U.S. Supreme Court would have to ultimately sign off on any deal between states, federal government

May 12, 2025

Rio Grande lawsuit scheduled for June trial in Philadelphia

Mediation will continue in the meantime

April 16, 2025

Governor signs legislation to protect N.M. waters following SCOTUS decision

Advocates praise new law, say it establishes a necessary framework after U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision

April 9, 2025

Feds backtrack on mining ban in the Upper Pecos watershed

Advocates say they are considering their next move

April 8, 2025

Judge permanently orders landowners to keep Pecos clear in state stream access lawsuit

2022 ruling found the public has the constitutional right to access streams for paddling, fishing and wading

March 14, 2025

A Rio Grande fish gets a win in court

Rio Grande shiner could be a step closer to federal protection

January 17, 2025

Mediation starts in Rio Grande legal fight among New Mexico, Texas and Colorado

Parties will attempt to hash out how much groundwater pumping needs to be reduced, as the Biden administration sunsets.

December 10, 2024

Feds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026

Announcement offers no recommendation about how to divvy up water from the river

November 21, 2024

New storage agreement may help keep the Rio Grande flowing in Albuquerque next summer

The district hasn’t been able to store water in El Vado Reservoir that could then be released during the summer

November 19, 2024

New Mexico’s congressional delegation asks feds to wrap up Rio Grande lawsuit

As of Nov. 7, most of New Mexico was experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions

November 15, 2024

Judge to hear update on Rio Grande SCOTUS case in October

The Supreme Court previously sided with the federal government, rejecting a deal between states

September 23, 2024

Water managers warn the Rio Grande in Albuquerque will soon dry

Water district said there would be limited irrigation deliveries this month

September 12, 2024

New Mexico A.G. seeks contempt hearing; adds landowners to streams access suit

Attorneys for the state say that landowners are refusing to comply with a 2022 N.M. Supreme Court ruling allowing public…

September 6, 2024

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024

Heavier rains and other water-saving efforts somewhat improved the short-term outlook for Lake Mead and Lake Powell

August 16, 2024

As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans

Many current guidelines that govern the river expire after 2026

August 14, 2024

A closer look at the SCOTUS ruling on the Rio Grande

With the case awaiting its next steps, experts posit what the ruling could mean for other rivers

July 9, 2024