Gail Griffin Archives - Arizona Globe

Lake Mead’s New Low Makes AZ First for Colorado River Cuts

August 13, 2026 12:11 pmAugust 21, 2026 8:16 am

Lake Mead has dropped to its lowest level since the reservoir was filled nearly 90 years ago, raising the prospect of deeper Colorado River cuts for Arizona cities, farms and tribes. The reservoir stood at 1,040.4 feet above sea level...

State Representative Steve Montenegro speaking with the media at a press conference hosted by Border 911 at the Arizona State Capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona.

Montenegro’s AZ House Speaker Win Sparks GOP Infighting

November 16, 2024 9:29 amNovember 21, 2024 7:45 am

Arizona’s Republican Party is at a crossroads, with recent leadership elections exposing deep divisions between grassroots activists and the party’s establishment. The election of Steve Montenegro as House Speaker over grassroots favorite Joseph Chaplik sparked intense debate about the GOP’s...