Drought threatens coal plant operations — and electricity — across the West
The very plants whose emissions help drive climate change are at risk of shutdowns because the water they need to operate has fallen to unprecedented levels.
Once a rich desert river, the Gila struggles to keep flowing
Population growth, agricultural withdrawals and climate change have badly diminished the river and threaten its future.
Tribal breakthrough? Four states, six tribes announce first formal talks on Colorado River negotiating...
Four states have embarked on formal meetings to negotiate jointly with some of the largest owners of Colorado River water rights: tribal communities.
The Colorado River Is Dying. Can Its Aquatic Dinosaurs Be Saved?
The razorback sucker has survived in the river for more than 3 million years. Climate change could end that.
As more sanitation districts test wastewater for COVID-19, questions remain on interpreting the data
Wastewater can inform public health departments of new variants in the community, but the data collected is still inconclusive.
Special Report: Colorado, New Mexico struggle to save the blistered Rio Grande, with lessons...
Cities in New Mexico and Colorado are juggling water scarcity concerns over the Rio Grande.
A mud-caked “terra incognita” emerges in Glen Canyon as Lake Powell declines to historic...
Lake Powell’s delta is the place where the flowing Colorado River meets the stillwater reservoir.
State inspections lag for New Mexico’s primary drinking water source
New Mexico is behind in water inspections for the third year in a row, leaving water quality in question.
Some still don’t have a reliable water source near the headwaters of the Colorado...
Residents of a mobile home park near Gunnison are often left without water because of unreliable supplies.
Emergency Colorado River rescue plan likely to include more Flaming Gorge releases, payments to...
Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming may face requests for voluntary cutbacks in their use of Colorado River water next year.