Rio Grande: Quick Facts

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Nov. 8, 2026

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'Texas is growing again': State claims nine Rio Grande islands; Mexico pushes back • Nov. 1, 2026, 12:51 PM ET (San Antonio Express-News)

Gov. Polis declares emergency as flooding threatens southern Colorado • Oct. 23, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Colorado Springs Gazette)

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