Yavapai County Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on May 30 in Areas 1 and 2 Due to Increased Wildfire Threat
Yavapai County Implements Fire Restrictions Beginning May 30, 2025, Yavapai County will enforce stage 1 fire restrictions in zones 1 and 2 due to heightened fire risks stemming from ongoing dry conditions. This decision has been preemptively established by an interim order signed by Chairman Mallory on May 29, 2025. The Board of Supervisors will […]
Job Cuts by the Government Will Impact Rural Areas
In a significant shift aimed at reducing what some see as bureaucratic excess, the Trump administration has let go of thousands of federal employees, affecting many rural workers associated with public land. This includes the termination of around 1,300 employees from the CDC in Atlanta and another 1,000 from the Veterans Affairs Bureau, alongside about […]
No, China does not possess large areas of Arizona close to Yuma Proving Ground
Concerns Over Chinese-Owned Farmland in the U.S. WASHINGTON – Recently, the Trump administration raised alarms about China acquiring farmland near U.S. military bases, announcing restrictions on ownership or control by Chinese investors. During a press conference, officials from various departments displayed maps indicating that all of Maricopa County was marked red, with highlights on areas […]
China does not control large areas of Arizona close to the Yuma Proving Ground, contrary to a map presented by Trump aides.
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China does not control large areas of Arizona close to the Yuma Proving Ground.
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Proposed legislation aims to ban vaping in public areas and rename the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
New Legislative Bill Aims to Limit Vaping in Alabama Alabama Senator Gerald Allen, representing District 21, has introduced a bill for the 2026 legislative session that seeks to place restrictions on vaping in public spaces through an update to the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act. The proposed legislation, known as Senate Bill 9, aims to […]
Harm Reduction in Rural Areas: Focus on Cochise County, Arizona
Key Points Residents of Kochise County frequently find themselves needing to travel at least 45 minutes to access essential medical services. The number of overdose fatalities in Kochise County has dropped from 29 in 2022 to 18 in 2024. The illegal drug supply is in constant flux, with many dangerous adulterants not being detectable by […]
Protected areas at Tennessee’s Obed Wild and Scenic River grow due to dedicated supporters
As the summer unfolds in East Tennessee, both locals and visitors are making the most of their time at the OBED Wild and Scenic River, while enthusiasts are working to expand federally protected land in the area. The OBED Wild and Scenic River, part of the U.S. National Park Service, spans across Cumberland and Morgan […]
Based in Alabama: Credit unions are energizing rural areas in Alabama
The number of small communities in Alabama is on the rise, but there’s a catch. Access to local financial services is becoming increasingly scarce. As per the Federal Reserve Bank Desert Dashboard, there are about 1,181 people per census area, and 153 of these areas are now labeled as “bank deserts.” Essentially, this means that […]
Conservation Areas and Resource Updates
Beware of Stinknet: An Invasive Threat in the Sonoran Desert At first glance, this small flowering plant doesn’t seem all that menacing. You see a cluster of green stems adorned with bright yellow flowers. But then, there’s that unmistakable scent, and suddenly it hits you—this is Stinknet, notorious as the Sonoran Desert’s most unwelcome invasive […]