July 2009
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Ariz. Gasoline Prices Up From Last Week
PHOENIX (AP) — Gasoline prices in Arizona and across the country are on the rise for the first time in a month.
Triple-A officials announced Wednesday that Arizona motorists currently are paying an average of $2.509 for a gallon of regular unleaded. That’s an increase of 1.5 cents since last week.
The nationwide average is $2.516 per [...]
The Managed Red and Raptor Fires Continue to Benefit the Landscape
Flagstaff, AZ – Fire specialists on the Peaks and Mormon Lake Districts continue to manage the Red and Raptor Fires to benefit forest natural resources. Benefits include re-introducing natural fire into the ecosystem, reducing the potential for catastrophic fire, maintaining and enhancing wildlife habitat, and recycling valuable nutrients back into the soil.
Raptor Fire 8 miles [...]
Northern Arizona Traveler from France Diagnosed with Measles
Coconino County Health Officials announced today that a 21-year-old female traveler from France who was visiting Coconino County has been diagnosed with measles. The infection was confirmed at the Arizona State Laboratory. The individual could have exposed other people to measles between 7-21 and 7-29. During this time the individual traveled to Page, Tusayan, and [...]
Heart & Vascular Center Opens New Office in Sedona
The Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona has announced a new office location at the Verde Valley Medical Center-Sedona Campus, 3700 W. State Route 89A, Sedona. Appointments are available each Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 877 928-WELL.
The Heart & Vascular Center has the largest team of cardiovascular physicians ever assembled in [...]
Moonlight and Sunset Hikes at Red Rock State Park in August
(Phoenix, Arizona – July 27, 2009) – Red Rock State Park offers a variety of nature events in August 2009 including moonlight and sunset hikes, and bird walks.
On Sunday, August 2 at 2 pm in the park theater, Donald E. Weaver, Jr. will present “The Native American Rock Art of the Sedona and Verde Valley [...]
Feds Say More Ultralights Used to Smuggle Drugs
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) — Ultralight aircraft continue to be a preferred way for some drug smugglers to bring their goods into the U.S.
The Border Patrol says two more attempts were made over the weekend to fly pot over the border near Nogales.
Agents responded and discovered bundles of marijuana totaling nearly 500 pounds. The marijuana [...]
County Supervisor Archuleta Testifies Before House Subcommittee
Flagstaff, Az. – On July 21, Coconino County Supervisor Liz Archuleta traveled to Washington, D.C. to testify before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest and Public Lands in support of H.R. 644.
H.R. 644, the Grand Canyon Watersheds Protection Act of 2009, was introduced in this session by Representative Raul Grijalva. If adopted, it would [...]
Another Phoenix-Area City Gets Photo Cameras
PHOENIX (AP) — Photo radar systems will soon be clicking away at speeders in El Mirage. The city says it will have speed enforcement cameras at three intersections.
The photo radar cameras will capture motorists running red lights and speeding.
The El Mirage Police Department says the system will enhance safety for motorists.
Monday is the start day [...]
Piles of Garbage Wash Ashore Along the Colorado River
YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — People who visit the Colorado River near Yuma are trashing it big time.
Sheriff’s deputies who patrol the waterway say people are leaving behind large amounts of trash.
Yuma authorities say they commonly see soda cans, beer cans and bottles. Other garbage found along the beach include a stroller, a bike and a [...]
Salt Mine Road Vehicle Accident Results in Fatality
On July 25, 2009, at approximately 9:15 AM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported traffic accident on Salt Mine Road about 4 miles south of Highway 260. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two vehicles heavily damaged from an apparent head on collision. The vehicles involved were a gold Buick Century sedan and a [...]
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