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The Colorado River flows through Glenwood Canyon in western Colorado. The river’s operating guidelines expire next year and the seven states that use it are negotiating how to allocate water post-2026.
Caroline Llanes
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Rocky Mountain Community Radio
The seven states that use the Colorado River have until November 11th to present a basic plan to the federal government for how to allocate water in the river. But negotiations have been contentious, and spectators aren’t sure whether there will be consensus.
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