3 Arizona counties may sue feds over QC water deal |
The Queen Creek City Council has finalized a $27 million purchase of Colorado River water from Cibola’s GSC Farm, which can provide 2,033 acre feet of water annually. household. But in addition to federal and geographic hurdles, the town could face a new threat with the so-called Greenstone trade. That is to file a lawsuit […]
Explaining Logic and Accuracy Testing in Arizona’s Midterm Recount
December 14, 2022 Last week, all 15 Arizona counties held a test of logic and precision ahead of the recount of the Maricopa County Attorney General, the Superintendent of Public Education, and the State Representatives of the 13th Legislative District. was done. The Carter Center mobilized nonpartisan election observers to oversee tests of logic and […]
A very cold Thursday morning for the Phoenix area
Phoenix (3TV/CBS 5) — It was a cold and breezy morning, with the lowest temperature all over the valley dropping into the 30s. The minimum temperature at Sky Harbor Airport was 37 degrees Celsius, eight degrees cooler than normal for this time of year. Freeze warnings have been issued for the far southeast valleys, including […]
City of Yuma joins lawsuit over Colorado River transfer
Yuma, La Paz and Mojave counties have also filed lawsuits over the transfer of water to Queen Creek. Yuma, Arizona (KECY, KYMA) – The City of Yuma is the latest municipality to join a lawsuit against the diversion of water from the Colorado River to Queen Creek, Arizona. Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls said the move […]
Increasing Arizona’s water supply
Pipeline from the Midwest. Towing an iceberg from Greenland. Carries water from the Pacific Northwest. Engineering-wise, experts say everything is possible, albeit unlikely. While desalination appears to be becoming a reality in Arizona, water experts say there are options that can be addressed today to get more water flowing in the near future. Don Titmus […]
Water legislation will benefit local tribes, including CRIT | News
The US Senate passed two bills this week that could extend water rights on the Colorado River to two local tribes. These rights could allow tribes to lease water rights to other communities, a practice long opposed by river communities such as Mojave County, but this time may be an exception. Hmm. On Monday, the […]
Safford Library kicks off The Big Read with The Bear at SalsaFest
NEA Big Read features Andrew Krivak’s The Bear. Graham County Unites to Read and Celebrate Andrew Krivak’s The Bears Contribution article SAFFORD – The City of Safford’s Graham County Library launches the National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Leads program. bear By Andrew Krivak, who will be exhibiting at the Salsafest booth on Friday and […]
Jail Booking Report for Sept. 13 – 19
Below is a list of reservations from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility for September 13-19, 2022. All information is collected from the prison’s reservation roster.The following are in prison, but each is presumed innocent until convicted in court. September 13 No reservation September 14th No reservation September 15th Carl Hornelaz, 61, Warrant, GCSO. Philip […]
Man turns self in after shooting stepson
Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Richard Denton, 73, has been charged with assaulting his son-in-law with a lethal weapon while shooting. Victim was hospitalized, treated and released John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Graham County – An elderly man accused of shooting and killing his son-in-law surrendered himself to the Graham County Sheriff’s Office Saturday night. Richard Denton, 73, […]
SalsaFest impresses – The Gila Herald
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Deanna Best is Judge’s Choice for another year. John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com SAFFORD – SalsaFest 2022 Sweet 16 is in the books and the festival in downtown Safford is bigger and better than ever as clichés go. I’ve covered nearly all of the Salsafest celebrations to date, but this year’s […]
