U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced legislation yesterday to expand recreational concessions, such as mountain bike rentals, paragliding, horseback riding, camping, and ziplining, in order to enhance visitor experience on certain public lands. Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, guest authors, and columnists who contribute less than 4 times a …
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LICENSE PLATES, TABS AND DOCS NOW COMING THROUGH THE MAIL The new year will usher in a new way for customers to get license plates, registration tabs and many documents such as vehicle titles. Beginning in January, customers will receive these items through the U.S. Mail and will no longer be able …
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PHOENIX_Dec 13_The USDA Forest Service released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Pinto Valley Mine project for public review and comment. The mining plan of operations submitted by Pinto Valley Mining Corp. proposes to expand existing open-pit copper and molybdenum mining operations from private lands onto National Forest System lands. …
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PHOENIX, Dec. 13, 2019 — The Tonto National Forest released a draft land management plan (draft forest plan) and draft environmental impact statement today for public review and comment. The draft forest plan reflects changes in social, economic and ecological conditions since the current plan was approved in 1985. It outlines the …
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Roosevelt, AZ – Tonto National Monument invites the public to assist with the collection of bird data for the National Audubon Society’s 120th Annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 21, 2019. The bird count will be conducted during Monument hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants can register …
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The deadline for the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards nominations has been extended to next Saturday. The City of Globe has received the Arizona Creative Communities grant in 2016 and 2017, according to Economic Development Director Linda Oddonetto. PHOENIX, Ariz. (Dec. 3, 2019): The deadline to submit nominations for the 399hAnnual …
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GLOBE- The Tonto National Forest Supervisor’s Office and all Ranger District offices will close on Monday, November 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Offices will resume regular business hours November 12. The Tonto National Forest also will waive fees at several day-use recreation sites on November 11, in …
Read More »Students Encouraged to Submit Original Design for the Seal PHOENIX, Ariz. (Nov. 6, 2019): Following the Arizona Department of Education’s (ADE) adoption of the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency for diplomas of graduating seniors who complete a rigorous program of arts study based on state standards, local school districts …
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The Tonto National Forest will sell over-the-counter Christmas tree permits beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. Each Christmas tree permit is $15, payable by cash, credit card or personal check. Permits can be purchased at the following locations during hours indicated: Supervisor’s Office: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 …
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Gila County Elections have posted the unofficial votes for two local school overrides showing that Miami approved an override by nearly 72 percent of the voters, while in Payson the measure passed with 68 percent of vote. In a statement issued Wednesday morning, MUSD Superintendent Sherry Dorathy thanked the community …
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