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Tribes Stalled by Water Rights Battle | Santa Fe News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Summary
A historic water rights deal poised to bring running water to thousands on Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute reservations is stalled by four Upper Basin states—Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—who fear it undermines their own water allocations. Despite tribal concessions like capped lease terms and reservoir storage, the states block approval, citing concerns over water market precedent. For elders like 83-year-old Hopi council member Marilyn Tewa, the delay means continuing to haul water from livestock wells. The tribes need this settlement to fund critical infrastructure and lease water to Arizona cities—key provisions now under siege. With decades of struggle behind them, the tribes await a breakthrough that could finally turn water rights into reality. 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/8ea2fa18a851474e