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Yuma's past legislators, Republican Russ Jones and Democrat Lynne Pancrazi, talk about camaraderie among the local delegation even when political positions clashed. They discuss the recent elections and look ahead to state politics in 2023.

This week the Field shifts its focus from the politics of electing new leaders to the politics of water as a key document governing distribution of Colorado River resources turns 100.

Former President Barack Obama visited Arizona to encourage Democratic participation in the election as independents look to have a big influence on the final results.

Competing conservation plans have put the seven states covered under the Colorado River Compact at odds over who should give up the most water...and when. We turn to a water rights attorney for insight.

Congressman Raul Grijalva discusses the cost of caring for migrants being borne by border hospitals. The Kyl Center's Sarah Porter on how evaporation impacts water allocations. Yuma County Attorney Jon Smith talks about domestic violence cases in the county.

Arizona Congressman Ruben Gallego enters the race for U.S. Senate, we meet the new head of the Arizona Democratic Party, and Howard Fischer highlights actions at the State Capitol.

States missed a mid-August deadline to come up with a plan to save Colorado River water and the expectation was the federal government would step in and mandate cuts. That did not happen.

Colorado River water users face a deadline to detail how Western States will cut 2-to-4-million-acre feet of water from their river allocations beginning next year.

Somerton Vice Mayor Miguel Villalpando talks about the city's ongoing challenge to retain local talent in the wake of several resignations by city staff. Also Visit Yuma executive director Marcus Carney discusses a new campaign to boost summer tourism in Yuma.

The new variants of COVID-19 are driving an increase in state cases but lagging death and hospitalization numbers could mean the virus is weakening as it spreads. So, what should you worry about?