Water Managers Meet to Plan for Low Colorado Flow
Officials say they hope for cohesiveness as they put together a drought contingency plan to be approved by Arizona lawmakers.
Arizona-based Solar Firm Draws Drinking Water From Air
Says Southwestern skies contain enough water vapor to provide private supply
Tropical Storm Bud Likely to End Area's Dry Streak of 100+ Days
The storm is traveling up the Gulf of California, and outer bands are expected to bring rain in the coming days.
CAP Walks Away From Mohave County Land Deal
Communities along the Colorado River had protested the deal over many months.
Firm Seeks to Buy Arizona's Navajo Generating Station
Middle River Power is the only potential buyer to emerge since the utilities that own the plant announced they would close it.
Climate Change Means A Hotter, Drier Future In The Colorado River Headwaters, Study Says
Study examined impacts in Colorado's high country, where warmer temperatures are already reducing flow.
Navajo Nation Gets Federal Funds for River Recovery
The money will go toward efforts to aid recovery of the Colorado pikeminnow and the razorback sucker.
Ex-Arizona Regulator Charged With Bribery Heads to Trial
Gary Pierce and three others dispute the allegations in the influence-peddling case.
Planning for Water Shortage
The forecast for the Colorado River is grim, and pressure is rising for states to reduce water usage.
Pulling Back the Curtain on "Oaf"
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Conserving water today to prevent a crisis in two years; Tucson readers share their best-loved novels for "The Great American Read"; the harmonious sounds created by Tibetan singing bowls.
Drought Drives Critical Summer Wildfire Forecast
Forestry officials are trying to get out in front of dry conditions brought on by dry conditions and other factors.
Climate Change is Making Droughts Worse In the Western US, Study Says
NASA scientist cites evidence of climate change's impact on drought likelihood, severity.
New Bill Would Keep Navajo Coal Plant Open
A U.S. Congressman from Arizona plans to introduce legislation to keep the Navajo Generating Station open.
Colorado River Forecast Worsens as Mountain Snow Starts to Melt
Tributaries in surrounding states are all projected to flow at below-average levels.
Outlook for Colorado River This Year Remains Grim
April storms did not produce much snow to feed the Southwest's most vital river, agency says.
