Arizona’s minerals have proven vital in war and peace
The Arizona Daily Star’s William Askal The Special Arizona has many historic mines that have produced gold, fluorite, vanadium, and uranium. These minerals have proven essential to many industries during times of war and peace. The state also has iron deposits in its central part, including the Feline Formation northwest of Prescott, which is composed […]
Meet the graduates of Flagstaff’s new peace officer training academy
For the first time in decades, a class of recruits has graduated from a fully accredited law enforcement academy based in Flagstaff. In September 2022, when the High Country Training Academy at Coconino Community College welcomed its first class of recruits, it was a big step for local law enforcement. The Flagstaff Police Department (FPD), […]
Coconino County Board of Supervisors fills vacant Justice of the Peace office in Page | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Coconino County First Published: Dec 27, 2022 12:50 PM FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — At the final meeting of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) in 2022, the Board completed a multi-week process to nominate candidates to fill the vacancies of Justice of the Peace for the Precinct of Page, with Maia Rodriguez was elected. I […]
Justice of the Peace Gary Griffith honored with retirement party
John Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Peace District No. 1 Judge Gary Griffiths (left) hugs longtime Attorney General and IA Master Anna Elder at her retirement party. Griffiths served on the Graham County bench for 20 years. John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Safford – Safford Magistrate Justice After 20 years on the bench in First Precinct, Justice […]
County consolidates Justice of the Peace Courts
John Johnson File Photo: Graham County Courthouse will be home to the United Magistrates. Second Magistrate of Pima Closes John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Graham County – In a move to cut costs, at a meeting Monday, the Graham County Board of Supervisors voted to combine the First and Second Precinct Peace Court judges into […]
Yavapai Co. peace officer training aims to shift perception of police
Yavapai County law enforcement leaders will soon join thousands of police officers across the country focused on changing how officers are seen on the job and the way they see themselves. Get new training. This fall, the Yavapai College Justice Institute received a $29,455 federal grant to fund a year of peace officer training through […]
