Federal officials say Arizona, Nevada and Mexico must again live with less Colorado River water as drought lingers in the West. The announcement Friday means Arizona will again go without 18% of its allocation, while Mexico loses 5%. The reduction for Nevada will stay at 7%. Meanwhile, the states are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules to govern the river in dry years. The Trump administration gave states that rely on the river until mid-November to set preliminary rules for dry years or risk federal intervention. Negotiations have faced delays as states push back against how much water they should each give up.
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will again get less Colorado River water in 2026
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