Colorado River headwaters dry up as extreme warmth and aridity grip Rocky Mountains, threatening Southwest water supply

Summary

The Colorado River's headwaters in the Rocky Mountains are drying up due to extreme warmth and aridity, with spring-fed streams and ponds vanishing and mountains remaining largely snowless. This threatens the water supply for approximately 35 million people and 5 million acres of farmland across the Southwest. The article highlights the severe drought conditions through the experience of a fourth-generation rancher who has never seen such dry conditions in his lifetime.

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