Colorado River Water Crunch: A new analysis warns proposed federal cuts to Arizona, California and Nevada could be “unprecedented,” with no historical analogy, as reservoir levels hit record lows and key agreements expire. Wildlife Health Mystery: UNR researchers report puzzling seasonal elk deaths north of Elko, with clues including low copper levels and heart damage, as Nevada wildlife investigates. Data Centers vs. Desert: Southern Nevada leaders are weighing how to regulate fast-growing data center development amid water concerns; in Arizona, Navajo leaders oppose a planned 1-gigawatt data center near Horseshoe Bend over water use. Public Lands Governance: Nevada County supervisors backed a resolution urging Congress to fully fund federal land agencies and keep locals involved before any public land is sold. Fire Preparedness: East Las Vegas broke ground on an $8.4M fire training center near Bonanza to simulate urban blazes for firefighters. Federal Staffing Pressure: A report says U.S. Fish and Wildlife staffing has dropped sharply nationwide, including major cuts in the West. El Niño Outlook: Fire risk remains elevated in the Pacific Northwest through December as El Niño strengthens, with drought improving in parts of the West.