Feds release draft long-term plans for Colorado River management Draft doesn’t identify which operating guidelines the federal government would prefer January 12, 2026
Tribes stake their claim on the Colorado River, and help conserve it Tribes ‘flex their sovereignty,’ intend to develop water rights January 6, 2026
Colorado River water negotiators appear no closer to long-term agreement LAS VEGAS (AP) — The seven states that rely on the Colorado River to supply farms and cities across the… December 18, 2025
Feds to release draft environmental review of Colorado River management options in January The river’s operating rules are set to expire at the end of 2026 December 18, 2025
N.M. announces $26M in grants for brackish water projects Groundwater wells fill an irrigation ditch for pecan orchards outside of Rincon, New Mexico. Diana Cervantes for Source NMcca The… December 18, 2025
PRC member floats receivership for troubled water utility Comments come as the Timberon Water and Sanitation District loses as much as 85% of its water to leaky pipes December 4, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One of North America’s longest rivers, the Rio Grande — or Rio Bravo as it’s called… November 20, 2025
Coalition of N.M. locales says $200 million more needed for water projects A report from the New Mexico Municipal League voiced concern over lengthy funding process and eroding tax bases November 19, 2025
State water board tosses controversial vote on produced water petition Protesters turned out on Sept. 18 calling for the resignation of NM Environment Department Secretary James Kenney in response to… November 14, 2025
Deadline passed, Arizona governor says Colorado River headwater states uncommitted to conservation Tuesday’s deadline passed with no deal or even details about sticking points November 13, 2025
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
Lawmakers push for permanent funding for acequias and land grant mercedes Lawmakers optimistic despite similar bill failing in 2025 session October 8, 2025
New Mexico Supreme Court reorganizes water courts There will now be three regions with water court judges instead of 13 September 30, 2025
New Mexico governor puts finger on scale in oil field wastewater vote Lujan Grisham appears to push commission to overturn its recent ruling barring the use of produced water outside the oil… September 22, 2025
Dozens demand top N.M. environment official step down over produced water policy NMED says it “respects the right to peaceful protest and public expression” September 19, 2025
N.M. delegation renews push to fund tribal water settlements Budget proposal does not include the roughly $175 million needed for the Navajo-Gallup project September 9, 2025
Luján pushes bipartisan bill to restore forests Bill would triple the yearly funding for the Water Source Protection Program September 4, 2025
Aztec retains Stage 2 rules, launches Constitution Week Recent rains bring relief; ditches are removed from drought protocols September 1, 2025
Settlement released in Texas v. New Mexico Rio Grande lawsuit Four-part agreement addresses federal, state and irrigation district concerns August 29, 2025
New Mexico opens applications for $40 million to treat brackish water Submissions for public entities and tribal government are due Sept. 8 August 28, 2025
N.M. to release $40 million for projects to treat brackish water Plan is to treat salty waters in aquifers August 21, 2025
New Mexico officials unveil first wave of improvements for Las Vegas water treatment facility State stepped in to help fast-track project after recent floods, water shutoff August 20, 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
