Navajo and Hopi tribes will soon have more access to clean water
USDA’s $1.2 million investment will bring clean water to tribes in northern Arizona from a reliable source. Navajo County, Arizona — US Department of Agriculture will invest $1.2 million to expand access to clean water for many tribal communities in northern Arizona, the department said Thursday. According to USDA, this is part of a $13 […]
Learning the language while embracing the cuisine of Tavolino
“Learning new things like languages and interacting socially is good for the soul!” As I grew up, Italian was spoken in my family, but only by adults.they talkedItalian to convey “adult problems”. You know, all the things we kids “shouldn’t know”. Italian in Tucson (Photo by Taylor Noel Photography) Plus, speaking Italian was […]
Pinal County library denies man’s request to host story time with Christian-themed book
Pinal County, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) – A legal battle is raging at the Pinal County Library over the First Amendment issue of separation of church and state. East said he was denied public access to host storybook time because the men in the Valley were planning to read books based on Christianity. The county told […]
Dump the Drugs event Saturday, Oct. 29 at various locations across Quad Cities, Yavapai County | The Daily Courier
MatForce and local law enforcement agencies throughout Yavapai County are recommending that unwanted drugs be brought to Dump the Drugs on Saturday, October 29 from 10am to 2pm. This event is held in partnership with the DEA’s National Take Back Day. Drugs can be disposed of at multiple locations throughout the county, including Cottonwood, Camp […]
Colorado River water cuts could reduce supply of lettuce (VIDEO)
January 31 marks the deadline for seven states to propose bans to reduce the Colorado River. water useThe Bureau of Reclamation requested a reduction of two to four million acre feet. An acre-foot is roughly 326,000 gallons of water, enough for him to cover a football field with a foot of water. Arizona has been […]
Guided Hike: Plants, Rocks and Views (Registration required. Limit 20 participants) – Plants – Events
Thursday, February 09, 2023 08:30 AM – 12:30 PM McDowell Mountain Regional Park16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 (602) 506-2930 ext 3 Join ranger Nikki on an easy-to-difficult 6-mile hike to learn about desert plants and geology and enjoy amazing views. Join ranger Nikki on an easy-to-difficult 6-mile hike to […]
Legislation would penalize Tucson, Flagstaff for minimum wages
Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Arizona legislators are moving to financially penalize the city by imposing a higher minimum wage than the rest of the state. And they’re doing it in a way designed to circumvent restrictions voters imposed on lawmakers in 2016, which said cities could have their own base wages. Senate […]
Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10) – Animals – Events
Look for desert and migratory birds with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for details. Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will first meet at the Wild Burro Day Use Area, which is located off Desert Tortoise Rd. (see the two sides of […]
Nature Hike (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants) – Animals – Events
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 12:00 PM – 02:00 PM Hassayampa River Preserve49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89Wickenburg, AZ 85390 (602) 506-2930 ext. 9 Join the Ranger for a short, easy nature hike through the riparian habitat of Hassayampa River Preserve. Join Ranger Steve for an easy 2.5 mile hike around the riparian […]
Cactus Hike (Registration required. Limit 20 participants) – Plants – Events
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM Usery Mountain Regional Park3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.Mesa, AZ 85207 (602) 506-2930 ext 4 Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 3-mile walk on easy/moderate to learn all about cacti: saguaros, cholla, prickly pear, barrel and more! Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 3-mile […]