Company disputes Coconino supervisors’ opposition to uranium mine near Grand Canyon

The company, which owns an active uranium mine 16 miles off the Grand Canyon's South Rim, is asking the Coconino County Board of Supervisors to rescind a recent resolution calling for the mine to close. A five-page letter from Mark Chalmers, president and CEO of Energy Fuels Resources, said the regulators' Feb. 20 unanimous resolution […]
‘Perspectives from the Grand Canyon & the West’ at Mountain Trails Gallery Sedona

My Backyard by Lydia Gatzow, 9 x 12 oil painting (Courtesy/Mountain Trail Gallery) A love affair with the colorful Grand Canyon, canyons, deserts, and meadows will be celebrated at the opening exhibition reception on the first Friday, March 1st, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Mountain Trails Gallery in Tlaquepaque, Sedona. Unique views of […]
Senior spotlight: Abigail Moreno | Williams-Grand Canyon News

Abigail is a senior at Williams High School (WHS). She spent most of her life with Williams. She has participated in cheer and basketball all four years while attending WHS. Her favorite class is Ms. Moreno's cooking class. “Whenever I want to de-stress, I go to her,” Abigail said. She added that her mother is […]
New Flood Maps Effective for Oak Creek Canyon

Audio for this article is made possible by the CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. A Talking Glass Media production. Effective February 8, 2024, a digital flood hazard map is in effect for portions of Oak Creek Canyon in Yavapai County. This includes parts of the city of Sedona in Yavapai County. Flood maps for portions of […]
New Flood Maps Now Effective for Oak Creek Canyon in Yavapai County | Prescott Valley Times local news

Effective February 8, 2024, a digital flood hazard map is in effect for portions of Oak Creek Canyon in Yavapai County. This includes portions of the city of Sedona in Yavapai County. Flood maps for portions of Oak Creek Canyon and tributaries in Coconino County became effective March 21, 2023. Flood maps are known as […]
Coconino supervisors reaffirm opposition to uranium mine near Grand Canyon

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors this week doubled down on its opposition to a uranium mine near the Grand Canyon's South Rim. District 1 Supervisor Patrice Horstman said the Pinyon Plain Mine is a serious environmental risk, a threat to tribal lands and could permanently harm Grand Canyon water. “Just to be clear, this […]
Ash Fork Spartans boys and girls finish basketball seasons | Williams-Grand Canyon News

ASHFOLK, Ariz. — The Ashfork High School boys and girls basketball teams finished their season Feb. 3 at the 1A Super Regionals. The boys team finished third in the 1A Canyon Region with a 6-4 record and a regional record of 10-8 overall. One of the highlights was a 53-52 win over Williams in the […]
Letter to the Editor: National monument keeps ‘the Grand Canyon grand’ | Letters

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Tenette, Honani Named 4A Boys And Girls Grand Canyon Region Basketball Players Of The Year – Great Circle Media of Arizona

Prescott's Urijah Tenet and Flagstaff's Morning Rain Honani were named the 4A Grand Canyon Region boys and girls basketball players of the year. Tenet averaged 32 points and 5.5 rebounds per game and led the Badgers to the regional title. They open the 4A state playoffs Wednesday night at home against AZ College Prep. Honani […]
Arizona Republicans challenge Biden’s designation of a national monument near the Grand Canyon

Two top Republicans in the Arizona Legislature have objected to Democratic President Joe Biden's plan to build a new national monument just outside Grand Canyon National Park. by Jack Billow Associated Press February 12, 2024, 6:27 PM ET • 3 minute read The two top Republicans in the Arizona Legislature objected to Democratic President Joe […]