
Colorado River Forum (CRF)
The Colorado River Forum provides a much-needed opportunity for state legislators to connect and address the pressing issues and opportunities of this region. Appointed members convene annually to examine the issues of water quantity and quality, state by state snapshots of water management tools and strategies, aquatic and other invasive species threats, engagement with tribes on priority concerns, and to develop regional approaches to collaboratively influence the rule-making that will govern the Colorado River into the future.
Membership consists of delegations from the seven U.S. Colorado river basin states, as well as two representatives from the Mexican states of Baja California and Sonora. Delegations are selected by and serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing authorities.
Forum Leadership

President Pro Tempore Mimi Stewart
New Mexico
2025 Co-Chair

Assemblymember Diane Papan
California
Co-Chair
2025 Colorado River Forum
November 12 – Nov 14, 2025
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Senate President Mimi Stewart, 2025 Chair of the Colorado River Forum, invites you to register for your spot at this year’s meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here’s what to expect for this year’s meeting:
- Wednesday, November 12th
- Arrival day for members
- 5:00–7:30 p.m.: Chair’s Welcome Reception and Dinner
- Thursday, November 13th
- 8:00–11:45 a.m.: Meeting
- 12:00-1:00 p.m.: Hosted Lunch (Onsite )
- 1:00-1:30 p.m.: Tour of the Roundhouse and Art Exhibits
- 1:30–5:00 p.m.: Meeting
- Friday, November 14th
- 8:00 a.m.-Noon: Meeting
- Noon-12:45 p.m.: Hosted Lunch (Onsite)
- 1:00-4:00 p.m.: Policy Tour
- 4:30-5:00 p.m.: Return to Santa Fe/Adjourn
The meeting and hosted meals will be held at The Roundhouse, New Mexico’s beautiful and unique state capitol building. The lodging link to secure your room will be sent to you once you have registered for the meeting. We are excited to see you in Santa Fe to discuss the future of the Colorado River!
Past Member Rosters
2023-2024
Co-Chair
Senator Larry Hicks
Wyoming
Co-Chair
Assemblyman Howard Watts
Nevada
Arizona
Representative Tim Dunn
Representative Gail Griffin
Representative Stephanie Stahl Hamilton
Representative Christopher Mathis
California
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (non-voting)
Assemblymember Gregg Hart
Assemblymember Diane Papan
Colorado
Senator Dylan Roberts
Senator Paul Lundeen
Representative Marc Catlin
Representative Karen McCormick
Representative Julie McCluskie (non-voting)
Representative Matt Soper (non-voting)
Representative Barbara McLachlan (non-voting)
Nevada
Senator Julie Pazina
Assemblymember Howard Watts
Assemblywoman Venicia Considine
New Mexico
Senator Mimi Stewart
Representative Kathleen Cates
Representative Martin Zamora
Utah
Senator Mike K. McKell
Senator Derrin Owens
Senator Nate Blouin (non-voting)
Senator Keith Grover (non-voting)
Senator Don L. Ipson (non-voting)
Senator Daniel McCay (non-voting)
Representative Walt Brooks
Representative Casey Snider
Representative Bridger Bolinder (non-voting)
Wyoming
Senator Larry Hicks
Senator Ogden Driskill
Representative Jon Conrad
Representative Bob Davis
Representative Albert Sommers (non-voting)
2021-2022
Co-Chair
Senator Sine Kerr
Arizona
Co-Chair
Senator Derrin Owens
Utah
Arizona
Senator Sine Kerr
Senator T.J. Shope
California
Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman
Assemblymember David Alvarez
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia
Assemblymember Luz Rivas
Colorado
Representative Brianna Titone
Representative Barbara McLachlan
Representative Donald Valdez (non-voting)
Nevada
Senator Moises (Mo) Denis
Assemblywoman Venicia Considine
Assemblyman Howard Watts
New Mexico
Senator Stuart Ingle
Utah
Senator Don L. Ipson
Senator Mike McKell
Senator Derrin Owens
Representative Timothy D. Hawkes
Wyoming
Senator Larry Hicks
Representative Albert Sommers