Colorado River at Breaking Point | Tulsa News

The Colorado River, vital to 40 million people across seven U.S. states, tribal nations, and Mexico, is running dry—thanks to climate change and overuse. Federal cuts loom as reservoirs hit historic lows, forcing cities like Cave Creek to halt new development and dig up old wells. Farmers face tough choices: orchards take years to pay off, lettuce needs months of planning—all while water’s uncertain. Nevada’s suing over potential 70% cuts that could cripple Las Vegas’ water supply. Even an El Niño won’t fix decades of drought. This slow-motion crisis demands long-term solutions before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42d117a71a55a3b6