Chiricahua monument could become Arizona’s 4th national park
Chiricahua National Monument is one of Arizona’s unique sky islands, with a history of Geronimo, Buffalo Soldiers, and 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps, and if a bipartisan bill is finally passed by Congress this year, Arizona will It could become the fourth national park. And that could mean more tourism and resources for communities near the […]
Chiricahua National Monument under national park consideration
Chiricahua is thought to have formed after a 27-million-year-old volcanic eruption left a 600-foot-high layer of pumice and ash that coalesced to form rhyolitic tuff. (Photo credit: National Park Service) Maasai Point in Chiricahua National Monument offers beautiful views. (Photo credit: National Park Service) Wilcox – Chiricahua National Monument – One of Arizona’s unique sky […]
Apache Chiricahua Plaza officially opens
An oasis in the desert, the Chiricahua Apache Plaza in Akela, east of Deming, is a striking location on Interstate 10. Our state-of-the-art travel center is well equipped for long haul truckers and families on vacation. From hot meals, showers, laundry facilities, and two trucker’s lounges to a well-stocked convenience store and smoking area, Apache […]
Sen. Kelly’s bill to make Chiricahua Arizona’s fourth National Park passes committee vote
Photo courtesy of the National Park Service: Arizona Senator Mark Kelly’s bill to redesignate the Chiricahua National Monument as a national park has passed the commission. Chiricahua National Park Act Takes Important Step Towards Legislation Contribution article WASHINGTON – The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday passed a bill introduced by Arizona Senator […]
Bipartisan effort seeks national park status for Chiricahua monument
Arizona Daily Star Eva Marie Hube Congressman Juan Ciscomani and Senator Mark Kelly partnered on a bill to upgrade the Chiricahua National Monument to a national park. Republican House members and Democratic senators introduced related legislation earlier this month to boost the status of about 12,000 acres of land. monument About 120 miles southeast of […]
Ciscomani, Kelly partner to sponsor Chiricahua National Park Act | Williams-Grand Canyon News
WASHINGTON — Rep. Juan Ciscomani recently partnered with fellow Arizona Sen. Introduced the National Park Act. “The Chiricahua National Monument has long been a beloved landmark in southern Arizona,” said Representative Ciscomani. “These unique formations draw visitors from all over the country and the world to our state, and this tourism is an important part […]
Kelly, Ciscomani support redesignation of Chiricahua National Monument
Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Sen. Mark Kelly teamed up to introduce a bipartisan bill that would make Chiricahua National Monument a new national park. Bills to make Chiricahua a national park have been introduced several times in Congress, but without success. But the bill has gained support and passed the Senate last year without any […]
