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State board: Banning new mines near Grand Canyon would protect wildlife
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission on Wednesday endorsed a U.S. Department of the Interior proposal to withdraw more than 1 million acres surrounding the Grand Canyon from mining for the next 20 years.
Meetings set on mining around Grand Canyon
Public meetings are being held this week on proposals to address mining around the Grand Canyon.
State forester: Thinning now can prevent large wildfires later
Arizona’s forests must be thinned to address overgrowth that harms watersheds and endangers wildlife and surrounding communities, the state’s top forestry official told lawmwakers Thursday.
Ariz. college, tribe to benefit from federal funds
A community college and American Indian tribe in northern Arizona will benefit from federal funds to expand opportunities for distance learning and broadband access.
Yes, Arizona is the Grand Canyon State
A year before Arizona celebrates 100 years of statehood, legislators finally approved a bill that designates “The Grand Canyon State” as Arizona’s official nickname.
Arizona officials hold hearings on mining permits
State officials are accepting public comment on proposed air permits for three uranium mines near the Grand Canyon.
Sealing off Grand Canyon National Park history, one mine shaft at a time
Crews work to seal off mines abandoned mines in the Grand Canyon, trying to avoid damaging historic relics.
Arizona’s tourism office to launch new campaign
Arizona has a new advertising campaign to attract visitors from other parts of the country. The Arizona Office of Tourism developed the campaign, which it's calling "In One Word a�� Arizona."
Biden surveys stimulus projects at Grand Canyon
Vice President Joe Biden will visit the Grand Canyon on Tuesday to check on stimulus-funded projects that include the rehabilitation of historic trails and structures.
Boycotting the Grand Canyon to protest S1070
I am 59 years old, and one of my remaining goals in life is to visit the Grand Canyon. But, I ask myself, what does an illegal immigrant look like?
Regional tourism battles: Arizona versus the Southwest
Perhaps the biggest booster of the Arizona Office of Tourism is the Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association, a public policy advocate for the industry that represents more than 400 hotels, resorts and bed and breakfasts throughout the state.
Grand Canyon to change ‘unfair’ permit system
FLAGSTAFF - Getting one of the roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the Grand Canyon has become so competitive and "unfair" that managers at the national park have decided to change the system.
