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Colorado River at Breaking Point | Durham News
The Colorado River, vital to 40 million people across the West, is at a breaking point—Lake Mead and Lake Powell hit record lows, forcing states, tribes, and Mexico into crisis mode. Cities like Cave Creek are halting growth; farmers must choose crops under threat of drastic cuts; Phoenix may slash municipal water for the first time. Nevada sues over looming 70% water reductions, calling it a “meteor strike” scenario. Even an El Niño won’t reverse decades of drought. High-priority users might get temporary relief, but long-term uncertainty deters investment. Tribes with senior rights still…
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