Joe Lombardo
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“This is a matter of survival for a community that represents about two-thirds of our state’s citizens and the lion’s share of its economy.”
Joe Lombardo · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24
Lombardo framed the water dispute as a survival issue for the majority of Nevada's population and economy.
“This isn’t about political posturing,”
Joe Lombardo · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24
Lombardo said Nevada's lawsuit over Colorado River water cuts is about survival, not politics.
“not required to contribute a drop”
Joe Lombardo · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24
Nevada's governor said in a statement announcing the lawsuit that upper basin states were not required to contribute to water cuts.
“This is an active and rapidly evolving situation, and I urge everyone in the affected areas to remain vigilant and follow the direction of local officials,”
Joe Lombardo · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
Gov. Joe Lombardo urged residents in affected areas to remain vigilant and follow official directions.
“any outcome that imposes unreasonable impacts”
Joe Lombardo · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Governor Joe Lombardo promised to oppose federal options that harm Nevada residents.