Logging operations to begin near airport
arizona news – Logging begins this week in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. of Southside Airport Timber Project Scheduled to open on Wednesday (March 1), it will consist of 31 units and 2,023 acres adjacent to the airport, from Oldman’s Highway south to Faye Canyon east. Harvesting in this area benefits forest […]
Hiking safety in Maricopa County critical as heat deaths rise
Condensation occurs when a plastic bag is tied to a green leaf in the sun. After a few hours, you should have safe drinking water in your bag, according to the Educating Children Outdoors instructor. Photo taken during a survival class at his park on Marana Heritage River on October 1st. (Photo credit: Sophie Oppfelt/Cronkite […]
Rain, snow hit Mohave County hard | Local News Stories
Rain and hail kept Lake Havasu City residents indoors on Wednesday as a winter storm passed through the area. Heavy snow has closed roads and forced school closures in higher elevation areas throughout Mojave County. Hail was observed around Lake Havasu City in the early afternoon, with approximately 1/4 inch of rain falling between 2:00 […]
Kari Lake asks Supreme Court to take up her case to overturn the 2022 election | State
Kari Lake speaks at the campaign event in Scottsdale on October 19, 2022. Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror Kari Lake, a failed Republican gubernatorial candidate, has asked the Arizona Supreme Court to reconsider her election contest lawsuit decision after the lawsuit was dismissed by both the Maricopa County Superior Court and the Arizona […]
Sleepless in Sierra Vista? Your health is at risk. Doctor Explains | State
sleep health Big picture: Dr. Adriana Davis “…one of the easiest things to do is any time of the yearTo improve your overall health, get quality sleep! ” In the news: Sierra Vista, new research shows humans need more sleep during winter. The key points here are: Studies show that humans spend more REM sleep […]
McDowell – Invasive Species Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed […]
Desert Discovery Table – Plants – Events
Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:00 AM – 01:30 PM San Tan Mountain Regional Park6533 W. Phillips RoadQueen Creek, AZ 85142 (602) 506-2930 ext 7 Are you curious about the plants and animals you pass on your hikes through the park. Have you ever wondered how plants survive out in the desert? If […]
Asiah Bell, Luisa Chavez and Brody Boisvert earned weekly collegiate honors
A former Canyon del Oro landmark Asia Bell He had 10 hits, 5 RBIs, and 7 RBIs in 14 at-bats, helping Central Arizona dominate Scottsdale and Phoenix College. Bell was named ACCAC DI Player of the Week for her efforts. Former Rio Rico Outstanding Player Luisa Chavez He averaged 12 points, 7 rebounds and 7 […]
Arizona officials tell House committee about burdens of border situation
WASHINGTON – Arizona officials told a House committee on Tuesday that local law enforcement and health workers are ill-equipped to deal with the recent surge in immigration at the southern border. Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb and Yuma Regional Medical Center President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Robert Trenchell testified as part of a House […]
White Tank – Invasive Species Removal
Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences, and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on mapping, and removing invasive species within the parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed […]
