A judge is now mulling whether to push pause on the attorney general’s public nuisance lawsuit against a Saudi-owned alfalfa farm as the state’s water resources department moves to regulate groundwater in the area.   Fondomonte Arizona continues to face legal action from the state for allegedly excessive groundwater pumping in the Ranegras Plain Basin in La Paz County. But in January, the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ director formed an active management area in the basin, kickstarting the process for the agency to assess and regulate groundwater use. … Maricopa County Superior Judge Scott Minder heard arguments from attorneys on March 25 and plans to issue a ruling on whether to halt the case or let it proceed alongside the AMA.