Sinema meets with Colorado River Indian Tribes on water infrastructure

PARKER — Leaders of the Colorado River Indian Tribe met with Senator Kirsten Cinema on Wednesday to discuss a list of concerns, including water and the infrastructure to supply it, which leaders called the most important issues. . The Tribe, with its 4,270 members, also took this opportunity to commit to continued support for tribal […]

After 100-year rains Sunday, new flood infrastructure holds strong in Coconino County

On Sunday afternoon, Coconino County Flood District Administrator Lucinda Andreani watched as water ran through a culvert and down a concrete-lined channel along the Brandis Way. She was one of several who were investigating the performance of new flood mitigation infrastructure in the Wupatki Trail and Brandis Way Basin after it was hit by a […]

Inflation is shrinking Arizona’s infrastructure dollars | State

(Centre Square) — A recent S&P Global report shows that inflation is driving up the total cost of infrastructure projects across the country. Arizona has some of the highest inflation rates in the nation, forcing the Arizona government to make up the difference. The report focused on the state government’s “tax-backed debt levels” and showed […]

Coconino County grapples with infrastructure, uses financing to balance tentative budget

Coconino County’s interim budget for this year is $137 million more than last year, bringing the total to more than $546 million. There are several reasons, according to Coconino County Treasurer Siri Muranee. A harsh winter with devastating wildfires, severe flooding, and near-record snowfall has damaged the county’s infrastructure, creating the need for mitigation plans […]

Crews working to protect infrastructure in Post Fire near Benson

Updated June 23rd at 9:43am According to the Arizona Forestry and Fire Administration, the crew is working to protect the infrastructure. AZDFFM warns that fire activity may increase today. It has remained within its range overnight, but the internal pocket continues to burn. The fire covers 1,200 acres and has a fire suppression rate of […]

Over $28.4 Million Investment Coming to Arizona to Connect Rural Arizonans, Businesses, and Farms to High-Speed Internet from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Cinema-led, Kerry-crafted bipartisan infrastructure law provides more than $28.4 million to bring broadband to underserved communities in Arizona Washington – A bipartisan infrastructure bill led by Senator Kirsten Cinema and formed by Senator Mark Kelly will invest a total of $28,485,976 in broadband in rural Arizona. The funding will benefit two broadband projects that will […]

More than $28.4 million investment coming to Arizona to connect rural Arizonans, businesses, and farms to high-speed Internet from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 

Cinema-led, Kerry-crafted bipartisan infrastructure law provides more than $28.4 million to bring broadband to underserved communities in Arizona Contribution article WASHINGTON – A bipartisan infrastructure bill led by Senator Kirsten Cinema and formed by Senator Mark Kelly will invest a total of $28,485,976 in broadband in rural Arizona. The funding will benefit two broadband projects […]