Apaches tell court copper mine would harm sacred sites | National
PHOENIX (AP) — A group of Native Americans seeking to halt efforts to build one of the largest copper mines in the United States said Tuesday at a full federal appeals court panel that the project would take land that the Apaches consider to be land. He said that destroying them would prevent them from […]
Cochise County schools meet with state lawmakers
Local school superintendents gathered for a meeting with Cochise County Superintendent Jackie Clay, State Senator David Gowan, State Rep. Gail Griffin, and State Rep. We discussed how it would affect local school districts in the county. “All I wanted was to try to build a foundation where I see what other people see,” Clay said. […]
Retirement funds for teachers and firefighters are caught in ESG crossfire
A growing wave of public pension administrators, business associations and labor unions is sending a message to the Republican Party seeking to deregulate the so-called Republican Party. “Awakened” Investing: our money, our choices. Commonly known as ESG investing, regulatory efforts to block the flow of money into funds that consider environmental, social and governance issues […]
Weger And Mahaffey Victorious At Turn Pike Challenge With The Dirt2Media NOW600 Series
Welcoming a field of 82 entries between A-Class (63) and Restricted (19), the Dirt2Media National Open Wheels 600 Series presented by Hi-Plains Building Division was assembled by Braxton Weger and Shawn Mahaffey on Saturday night. and decorated with Port City Raceway clay. Spin the Pike Challenge Victory. Adding an exclamation point to his night, Tulsa’s […]
Facing drought, Western states seek to deny groundwater to foreign companies
A land deal approved by Arizona officials years ago has sparked turmoil in the state amid growing fears of a drought. Fondmonte, a subsidiary of Saudi dairy giant Almaray, has acquired approximately 10,000 acres of land from the province at well below market prices. The company didn’t have to buy an unlimited amount of pumped […]
U.S. Route 163 Really Is The Most Scenic American Southwest Drive Through Monument Valley
U.S. Route 163 is the famous “Forest Glamp” road. It was along this isolated highway, commonly known as “Forrest Gump Point,” that he suddenly decided to stop running. U.S. Route 163 has become one of the most iconic and stunning roads in the United States, or at least the Southwest. This is a National Scenic […]
Letters to the Editor: March 26
Another solution to the water crisis The year is 2123. Arizona hosts its annual water auction once again. Anyone can bid on available water. This water is in addition to the amount mandated by the state. So if you want to buy more water for your pool, your 3-acre lawn, or your vegetable garden, you […]
Flagstaff Religion News for March 25, 2023
epiphany church March 25 — 423 N. Beaver Street, Flagstaff. From 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. on March 26, we invite you to experience the connection and belonging that comes from being in the Church. We believe God loves you – there are no exceptions. Worship is on Saturdays at 5:30pm. Sunday at 8am and […]
Maricopa County students encouraged to apply for scholarship by May 1
PHOENIX — As part of the community-focused mission of Phoenix IDA and Phoenix Community Development & Investment Corporation, these organizations jointly fund the Verma and Ed Pastor Scholarship. Established in 2018 as the PCDIC Scholarship Fund, the scholarship was renamed to honor the late Ed Pastor and his wife, Velma, who were the first Mexican-Americans […]
Kingman man pleads guilty to arson; torched home during a mental crisis | Kingman Daily Miner
Kingman – The man in Kingman who set his house on fire during an emotional crisis has signed a plea bargain that will let the court decide whether he will be placed on probation or sent to prison. Justin Ross, 31, pleaded guilty to charges of arson and animal cruelty to occupied buildings after three […]
