(Nick Cote | The New York Times) The Grand Valley Ditch, running through Grand Junction, Colo., diverts water from the Colorado River to irrigate farms, on Oct. 28, 2020. Investor interest in the Colorado River could redefine century-old rules for who controls one of the most valuable economic resources in the United States.
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