Pima County leaders clash over proposed regional transportation plan
Local leaders in southern Arizona are clashing over the details of a new regional transportation plan scheduled to go to voters in 2025. With the 20-year transportation plan and half-cent sales tax approved by Pima County voters in 2006 about to expire, local leaders are trying to avoid losing millions of dollars on transportation projects […]
Ecosystems Hike Pipeline North (Registration Required, Limit 15 Participants) – Animals – Events
Come learn about the Sonoran Desert while exploring Pipeline Canyon with Ranger Shaun! Click program title for more details. Come along and hike Pipeline Canyon North to check the water level and see how many more weeks of winter we have left! Ranger Shaun’s going to be talking about the local ecosystem and […]
State Rep. Dubose criticizes APLS code change timeline
A public comment session begins today on Governor Kay Ivey's proposed changes to the Alabama Public Library Service Code, with 90 days of public comment leading up to a public hearing on April 30th. That schedule doesn't sit well with Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, who criticized the APLS board for not moving the process along […]
Cosmic Culinary Inspiration in Sedona
Saltrock Southwest KitchenThis is a representative restaurant. Amara Resort and Spaunveils a seasonal, celestial-inspired menu created by newly appointed Executive Chef Heather Feher, featuring a variety of fine winter dishes and a selection of new cocktails. Since joining the team in August 2023, Chef Heather has brought her passions for zero-waste practices, herbalism, and themed […]
Hidden ties reveal Moore’s attachment to Club for Growth, breaks with Trump
Amid the political twists brought about by Alabama's recent redistricting, the state's 1st Congressional District has become the scene of an unusual showdown. Two incumbent Republican senators, former 2nd District Rep. Barry Moore and current 2nd District Rep. Jerry Carl, find themselves embroiled in a high-stakes duel. Mr. Moore has served in the House of […]
House Homeland Security Committee Approves Two Articles Of Impeachment Against Alejandro Mayorkas
The House Homeland Security Committee approved two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shortly after midnight Wednesday. The House of Representatives sent a resolution to impeach Mayorkas as the border crisis worsens. Axios report. If the historic vote is successful, Mayorkas will become the first Cabinet member to be impeached since 1876. […]
Alfa’s Vegas retreat highlights the need for Alabama gaming legislation
Alpha Insurance's top agents all looked like they were having a great time as they strolled along the Las Vegas Strip, visited sights, rolled dice, and gambled all night. Too bad that didn't happen here. Instead, just months after the company's top agents were enjoying themselves in Las Vegas, the company's grassroots political group, the […]
Guided Riparian Walk (Registration Required, Limit 12 Participants) – Animals – Events
Join Ranger Eric for an easy walk to learn about the Preserve’s unique riparian ecosystem and history. Click on program title for more details. Enjoy the Preserve trails to learn about the unique plants and animals of this lush desert riparian ecosystem, and cultural history of the Hassayampa River! We will walk on […]
This law would make chronological feeds the default for kids
Social media companies shuffle posts and ads with complex algorithms to create a never-ending stream of entertainment and design feeds to be as engaging as possible. A new California law will require companies to block these algorithms by default for users under 18, which lawmakers say will reduce the negative mental health effects of social […]
Edible Plant Hike (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) – Plants – Events
Hike the Scenic Trail with Ranger Derik to learn about the many plants that can be eaten in the desert and about the native peoples that first harvested them. We will hike 4.3 miles out and back of the Scenic Trail starting from the Trailhead Staging Area. The trail is rated as moderate and […]
