"This aquifer is our Colorado River": Rural residents struggle when corporate farms drill deep for water

Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes discuss the urgent water crisis in rural Arizona, where corporate farms, particularly a Saudi-owned operation, threaten local aquifers. They highlight the community's escalating tensions as residents fight against excessive water extraction, which leads to environmental degradation and potential subsidence. Insights from Cochise County reveal the emotional toll on families struggling with drying wells. The conversation calls for legislative reforms to protect vital water resources amidst growing corporate influence.