February 20, 2017 Arizona border ranchers want Trump wall, but leary of federal agents on land “It used to take five days to get the ranch rounded up; it takes me seven weeks now and it’s because anybody coming through…
February 10, 2017 Mexican gray wolf attacks on rise in Arizona, along with costs, complications “All that was left was a leg and a few bone shards. I just got lucky to find it,” he said, noting that he…
January 9, 2017 EPA sends 1,115,539 pounds of toxic metals into Lake Powell, pats itself on back for clean rivers Those toxic metals are now likely sitting at the bottom of Lake Powell where they could be stirred up by future storms and surges…
December 29, 2016 Gosar hopes to spur La Paz County economy with BLM land transfer Approximately 5.3 percent of land in La Paz County is privately owned. The balance is state, federal and Tribal land. “With the control of…
December 22, 2016 Mismanagement, waste, corruption plague Navajo Housing Authority More than $100 million has been squandered on projects that never housed anyone. Some housing developments sit empty years after they were built. In…
November 29, 2016 Arizona faces costly effects of protected wolf populations The Livestock Loss Board voted unanimously Nov. 3 to compensate ranchers up to $2,500 per animal for confirmed wolf kills. The action is an…
September 22, 2016 Arizona senators move to give Mojave County more control over public lands “Local politicians and business leaders have long contended that federal ownership of land limits opportunities for private ownership and economic development in the area.” …
September 20, 2016 Rep. McSally shines light on cartel threats to ranchers on Arizona border Making an issue Sierra Vista Herald “What is accurate are the continuing public statements of ranchers and other rural residents who report that smuggling…