Cochise County welcomes a new director for elections

Cochise County Appoints New Elections Director COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — On Tuesday, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors made a unanimous decision to appoint Melissa Avant as the new elections director for the county. The board highlighted that Avant brings with her over 20 years of experience in leadership, policy, and administration within both state […]

Coconino County increases fire restrictions close to the Grand Canyon

Restrictions include campfires, wood stoves, outdoor smoking, fireworks, and more. Flagstaff, Ariz. – Coconino County is enforcing stricter fire rules due to exceptionally hot and dry weather conditions. Effective Wednesday, June 18th, all state trust lands located south of the Grand Canyon will transition to stage 2 fire restrictions. The most significant change is the […]

Court dismisses lawsuit, paving the way for Cochise County jail tax ballot.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit on Cochise County Prison District Election In Bisbee, Arizona, a Superior Court judge has discarded a lawsuit that challenged Cochise County’s intention to hold a new election for a prison district, allowing voters to decide on a proposed sales tax this November. Judge Michael Latham agreed to the dismissal in the case […]

Stage 2 fire restrictions will start Wednesday in Flagstaff, Coconino County, and the National Forest.

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Smoke remains an issue in Cochise County due to a fire in Mexico.

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Maricopa County residents urged to forgo personal fireworks and get pets ready for July 4

Maricopa County Urges Caution for July 4th Celebrations This upcoming July 4th weekend, Maricopa County is encouraging residents to be mindful of air quality by reducing activities that generate pollution. Following a series of dusty days, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality warning earlier this week. According to Ali Halpert from […]

Four Mexican grey wolves taken from Cochise County

Tucson, Ariz. The Arizona Game and Fish Department removed four Mexican grey wolves from a ranch in Cochise County on Tuesday. Jim de Vos, the Mexican wolf coordinator for the department, stated, “We believe effective management, at times involving elimination, of wolves is a step towards social tolerance or at least social acceptance.” A male, […]

Judge decides Cochise County can hold new election for jail tax as part of settlement.

LoteBeat is a nonprofit news organization focused on voting access and election management throughout the United States. Judges in Arizona have permitted Cochise County officials to discard the results from local tax elections after a challenger pointed out a state law that the county has decided not to follow. The lawsuit centers on the county’s […]

Wolf pack relocated from Cochise County following livestock fatalities

Wolves Removed After Confrontations with Ranchers A pack of endangered Mexican gray wolves, including some pups, was relocated from the mountains east of Douglas on Tuesday after encounters with local ranchers. Teams from Arizona’s Game and Fish Department used tranquilizer darts fired from helicopters to capture the adult wolves and collect about three-week-old male puppies […]

Senator Kelly Expresses Worries About Sale of Public Lands in Cochise County

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