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One of America's best cideries is right here in Mesa

Cider Corps earned a top-five national ranking, with Mango Foxtrot also cracking the top five.

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Mesa&#x27;s hometown cidery and one of its signature drinks ranked among the nation&#x27;s best.Why it matters: Do you expect anything less from our town?

Mesa's water plan, explained 

Mesa is exploring how purified wastewater could fit into a future with less Colorado River water.

Mesa is weighing how to replace <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado River water" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/09/21/how-phoenix-is-preparing-for-colorado-river-water-cuts" data-vars-content-id="0e9edff0-6980-4a98-8fc3-6cb3ae4640ca" data-vars-headline="Mesa&#x27;s water plan, explained " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/09/21/how-phoenix-is-preparing-for-colorado-river-water-cuts" target="_self">Colorado River water</a> it expects to lose starting next year, including with recycled wastewater.Why it matters: Looming cuts to Arizona&#x27;s river supply are putting pressure on the city to line up replacement supplies before deeper shortages hit.

How to get paid to save water

From replacing grass to installing irrigation sensors, here's all the ways residents can qualify for water rebate programs.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mesa" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/mesa" data-vars-content-id="c53e9784-7431-4668-85a8-068c593f23fa" data-vars-headline="How to get paid to save water" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/mesa" target="_self">Mesa</a> wants to pay you thousands to save water. Why it matters: Amid drought and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="impending water cuts from the Colorado River" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/08/21/feds-announce-colorado-river-cuts-arizona" data-vars-content-id="c53e9784-7431-4668-85a8-068c593f23fa" data-vars-headline="How to get paid to save water" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/08/21/feds-announce-colorado-river-cuts-arizona" target="_self">impending water cuts from the Colorado River</a>, residents can qualify for hundreds or even thousands of dollars for water-efficient upgrades around the house.

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