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‘This is terrifying’: The Colorado River, a lifeline for seven states, is drying up at its source

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Alan Day

The source of the Colorado River in the Rocky Mountains is drying up, threatening a critical water lifeline for about 35 million people and 5 million acres of farmland across the Southwest.

Source: ‘This is terrifying’: The Colorado River, a lifeline for seven states, is drying up at its source | LA Times

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