Colorado governor candidates spar over Colorado River water negotiation strategy

Gubernatorial candidates in Arizona and Nevada are trading blame over water management and Colorado River compact negotiations ahead of elections, though policy experts say major policy shifts are unlikely regardless of who wins.

First covered Oct 31, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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11d Inside Climate News Colorado River Basin Candidates Wade Into Water Politics, but Winners Are Unlikely to Make Big Changes — In Nevada, Attorney General and Democratic candidate for governor Aaron Ford’s campaign has said Gov.

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