Guided Bird Hike (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants) – Animals – Events
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this hike with Ranger Eric! Click on program title for details. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate 3.4-mile roundtrip hike. Along the way, we will also discuss ecology […]
Maricopa County, Phoenix begin fire ban May 1
Maricopa, Arizona — It’s getting hot. It’s clear that summer is just around the corner. Phoenix Parks and Recreation has sent out a reminder that the annual fire ban in desert parks and reserves will go into effect on the same day, May 1. Maricopa County Parks and Recreation We are starting our annual fire […]
Cohn says First Republic sale ‘will be a much faster process’ than Silicon Valley Bank
Former Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn said on Sunday that the anticipated sale of First Republic Bank would be a “much quicker process” than that of Silicon Valley Bank. “The most likely possibility is that the FDIC will seize control and simultaneously resell the assets to the winning bidder. I think that will happen this […]
YRMC honored their volunteers at Children’s Museum
YUMA, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) honored volunteers with a unique experience and an award ceremony. The ceremony thanked those who gave their lives to help hospitals in needy areas. The ceremony was held at the Children’s Museum on Sunday, April 30, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. YRMC says volunteers […]
Special Event at MMRP | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation
A permitted mountain bike racing event will be occurring in the park. The event will be staged out of 4 Peaks, parking will take place in Four Peaks and use the following trails: Cinch, Scenic, Shallmo Wash, Escondido 4 Peaks will be closed on 5/5 & 5/6 Visitors to the park are encouraged to […]
Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants) – Animals – Events
Limit 10. Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Click on this program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks […]
Time to fix problem of loneliness in US
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy introduced a new framework to tackle loneliness in the US this week, writing in a new op-ed that social connections must be “a top public health priority” in the country. I’m here. “As decades have built, the epidemic of loneliness and isolation has fueled other problems that threaten to kill […]
Pima County Board of Supervisors continues to address homelessness
TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — The Pima County Board of Supervisors discussed an update on the county’s initiatives aimed at addressing homelessness at its regular meeting today. For those experiencing homelessness in order to find a bed, they must go through a process called coordinated admission. Tom Litwicki, CEO of Old Pueblo Community Services said: “They […]
Moonlight Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) – Animals – Events
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Kevin for a 1.8-mile hike on the Overton, Clay Mine and Go John Trails. Trail segments are rated easy, with just a few sections of loose rock and/or elevation change. We’ll enjoy the beauty of […]
DHS secretary pushes back on ‘misperception’ that Mexico is not a good partner in fight against fentanyl
Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorcas on Sunday refuted a “misconception” that Mexico is not helping fight fentanyl, noting that the country is an ally in the fight against drugs. When asked about the fentanyl crisis by NBC’s Chuck Todd on “Meet the Press,” Mayorkas replied that “there is a misconception that Mexico is not a good […]
