Drought, higher temperatures, hungry elk threaten aspen trees near Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Beneath the beautiful yellow and red leaves of towering aspens in the Kachina Wilderness, forest ecologist Mike Stoddard looks down. His focus isn’t on the bright fall foliage, but on what’s growing beneath the forest floor. Mr Stoddard hopes historical data will inform the future of these beloved orchards, seeking landmarks for trees […]
Aspen: Arizona high country’s ‘Tree of Life’ | Apache County
Dappled golden light and a gentle breeze take you on a hike through tunnel-like paths covered by a canopy of white-barked poplars in the midst of spectacular fall foliage. Small twigs along the branches still hold tight to the green, yellow, and orange-variegated leaves, but inevitably some are swept away by intermittent winds, spiraling down […]
Future of Aspen University nursing program in question
PHOENIX — Hundreds of students are at a loss as nursing programs may close in days. It hasn’t happened in Arizona for at least the last 40 years. Aspen University student Louise Devasque said, “It felt like a slap in the face. DeBusk is one of about 400 students likely to be affected by a […]
