RDO Equipment Co. Teams Up with the University of Arizona’s Yuma Ag Center
Yuma Agricultural Center Partners with RDO for Precision Agriculture Richard Alias, Vice President at RDO, highlighted that the Yuma Agricultural Center at the University of Arizona offers advanced agricultural equipment, technology, and training solutions. Samuel Discusa, farm director at the center, expressed his enthusiasm, noting, “This is a game changer for us and for students […]
Managed wildfire in Arizona’s Gila County acts as a preventive measure for forest management.
Gila County Fire Management: Addressing Forest Risks Recent controlled burns in Gila County, Arizona, highlight a shifting tactic in forest management by the USDA Forest Service, as mentioned by Evan Burks. Local firefighting teams are combining both prescribed fires and natural wildfires to manage dense forest growth, aiming to lessen the threat of future wildfires. […]
Santa Cruz River Partnership might establish Arizona’s first city wildlife refuge
Partnership for Santa Cruz River National Urban Wildlife Reserve On Thursday, officials from local and federal agencies came together at Canoa Ranch in Green Valley to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at establishing a partnership for the Santa Cruz River National Urban Wildlife Reserve. This collaboration marks the first of its kind in […]
Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass Contributes $15.8 Million to Northern Arizona’s Economy
Wildlife Overpass Project in Northern Arizona Boosts Local Economy Groundbreaking sounds are echoing from Willard Springs, where construction for a wildlife overpass is underway along I-17, roughly 15 miles south of Flagstaff. This project aims to significantly decrease wildlife-vehicle collisions while revitalizing local ecosystems, all while injecting much-needed resources into the northern Arizona economy. According […]
Arizona’s biggest county GOP primary voters remove election official after years of criticism.
Phoenix Election Update Phoenix (AP) – Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has been in the spotlight while managing elections in a politically intense area. He faced threats to his safety, persistent harassment, and an ongoing wave of misinformation. Ultimately, he was unable to secure reelection. This week, the Republicans who staunchly defended the integrity of […]
Americana Motor Hotel in Flagstaff Begins Exciting New Era with Dominic Nez as General Manager, Leading a Retro-Futuristic Vision for Arizona’s Hospitality Industry
Flagstaff’s Americana Motor Hotel Embraces a New Era with Dominic Nez as General Manager A significant change is occurring in the hospitality landscape of northern Arizona. The Americana Motor Hotel, a well-known retro-futuristic roadside destination in Flagstaff, has announced the appointment of Dominic Nez as its new general manager. This announcement comes at a pivotal […]
Yuma May Be Home to Arizona’s Future Spaceport
Yuma Plans for New Spaceport Residents of Arizona could soon witness satellite launches from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base and potentially from a new site near Yuma. City manager Jay Simonton has shared that Arizona is exploring options for a spaceport, driven by interest from commercial launch companies looking for alternative launch locations. Simonton mentioned, […]
Arizona’s farming communities are being impacted by ICE raids
Yuma County, Arizona (Az Family) – 40% of US farm workers are undocumented, making farms and their labor vulnerable to immigration enforcement. Viral video from Southern California shows Ice agents chasing farm workers through the agriculture sector. On the same day, federal agents stormed a Nebraska meat packing plant and detained 70 undocumented workers. Supporters […]
Lawsuit centers on power struggle over elections in Arizona’s most populous county
Phoenix – Top Election Official One of the most important swing counties in the country It is suing the Maricopa County Executive Board over allegations that it is trying to gain more control over how the election is being managed. County Recorder Justin Heap He filed a lawsuit in state court on Thursday. heapa former […]
Earth Day celebrations highlight Arizona’s natural wonders
Flagstaff, Arizona (azfamily) – It’s today Earth Dayand people all over the world are pledging new ways to celebrate and protect our planet. Arizona is home to dozens of national monuments, parks and forests, ranging from pine forests to red rock formations. Flagstaff is the epicenter of nature lovers, and is central to the world’s […]
