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New documentary traverses Colorado River’s past, present and future

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17min 45sec
Colorado River winds through McInnis Canyons near Grand Junction on thre Western Slope
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The Colorado River winds through McInnis Canyons near Grand Junction on the Western Slope, February 6, 2025.

"The American Southwest" examines the rich biodiversity that relies on the Colorado River, as well as the cultures shaped by it. Director Ben Masters discusses the scope of the film and concerns for the future of the American West's most critical water supply.