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9th Circuit rules Obama’s withdrawal of Grand Canyon land for mining legal
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected arguments by the National Mining Association and allied groups that it was illegal for Kenneth Salazar, the Interior Secretary in the Obama administration, to withdraw about 1 million acres around the park to new mining claims for 20 years.
Forest Service signs permit for proposed Arizona copper mine
The U.S. Forest Service has approved one of the two federal permits needed for a proposed open-pit copper mine southeast of Tucson, but an opposition group vowed Wednesday to keep fighting the project.
Civil rights leaders want six Confederate memorials removed in Arizona
Local civil rights and faith leaders are pushing for the removal of six Confederate memorials in Arizona, calling them symbols of terrorism and bigotry.
Arizona-owned ranch poised to finally become a park
A ranch that has largely sat dormant since being bought by Arizona nearly a decade ago is being turned into a state park that will include campsites and recreational opportunities along the scenic Verde River.
Bundy hosting ‘liberty’ camp-in to mark Nevada standoff date
A year after a tense standoff between a Nevada rancher's armed supporters and federal land agents, Cliven Bundy is hosting a barbecue and celebration to mark the event that vaulted him into tea party stardom.
Many Arizona national parks trying to address drops in visitors over decades
Visitor counts show that fewer people overall have been visiting Arizona’s national parks than they did in previous years.
Superior vision – Mining town hopes Internet access will open door to tourism, other businesses
Superior, a Pinal County mining community that has seen economic peaks and valleys linked to the health of the copper industry, is going high tech. Federal and state grants combined... […]
