Protesters in Cochise County rallied outside Rep. Gail Griffin’s “Water 101” presentation in Sierra Vista, citing concerns over Arizona’s groundwater management. Critics argue Griffin has blocked key water reform bills while local communities face growing challenges with wells, agriculture, and the region’s fragile San Pedro River.

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