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Feds Pressured to Crack Down on Colorado River Water Waste Amid Ongoing Crisis
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— Aug 27, 2025
Environmental advocates are urging the federal government to take swift action to curb what they describe as widespread water waste from the Colorado River — a vital lifeline that supports 40 million people across the…
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Colorado River at Record Lows: 10-Year Plan
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— Aug 15, 2026
Lake Powell has fallen to a record low just shy of the Glen Canyon Dam’s hydropower threshold, signaling a looming crisis for electricity and water in the drought-stricken West, while Lake Mead has reached its own record-low level, imperiling hydroelectric power and water supply for millions. Together, the two reservoirs, which store about 60% of the Colorado River’s water, reflect decades of drought intensifying with climate change and overuse, threatening energy generation and regional livelihoods across seven states.
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Train Passenger Looks Out Window, Makes Life-Saving Discovery
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— Oct 30, 2022
A passenger on a Colorado tourist railroad saw something that was not part of the rugged scenery along the Animas River, setting in motion the dramatic rescue of a New Mexico woman who had battled the elements to…
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Unbelievable Photos: Firefighters Rescue Two Dogs, Cat as Fire Destroys Home
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— Mar 3, 2022
On the evening of Feb. 22, firefighters with Upper Pine River Fire Protection responded to a house fire near Bayfield, Colorado. By the time they arrived, the building was 70% engulfed in flames, and the structure…
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Record-warm nights hit U.S. Southwest heatwave
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— Aug 21, 2026
A prolonged heat wave across the U.S. Southwest driven by record-warm overnight temperatures continues, triggering extreme heat warnings from Death Valley to the Las Vegas area and along the Lower Colorado River Valley. The heat extends into New Mexico and North Texas with highs in the 90s to 100s, accompanied by intermittent storms and a forecast of hot conditions persisting into mid-to-late next week.
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Colorado River Plan Expands to 3M AF Potential
Environment
— Aug 21, 2026
The Interior Department unveiled a near-term two-year plan that requires Lower Basin states Arizona, California, and Nevada to cut about 1.25 million acre-feet per year for 2027 and 2028, while upstream states are asked to conserve but face no mandatory cuts. The plan is part of a flexible 10-year framework that could trigger larger cuts if conditions worsen, with Arizona bearing the largest reductions among the Lower Basin and ongoing negotiations and voluntary 700,000 acre-feet in additional savings.
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Colorado Tops USA TODAY Hot Springs Rankings
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— Jul 21, 2026
From Arkansas’s Scott—home to a Plum Bayou mound site and a heritage-hugging museum complex with Willow Beach Park’s river activities—to Colorado’s renowned hot springs and spa resorts like The Springs Resort and Durango Hot Springs, plus Durango’s storied mining-to-tourism evolution and mountain trails, the region showcases a broad mix of historic, natural, and wellness experiences. In Washington, the Two Dollar Trail at Larrabee State Park offers a quiet post-work hike with bay views, while Arizona’s Tempe Beach Park along Tempe Town Lake represents a postcard-ready desert waterfront escape that invites relaxed day trips.
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