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AZ lawmakers want reversal of national monument decision
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (762+ words) Rebuffed by a federal judge, Republican state legislative leaders want an appellate court to give them a chance to void the decision by former President Biden to designate nearly a million acres in northern Arizona as a national monument. In…...
Federal appeals court rejects challenge to Arizona national monument
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (358+ words) The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected an attempt by Arizona Republicans to nullify a nearly million-acre national monument near the Grand Canyon. The panel of judges wrote that the arguments brought by the Arizona Legislature and Treasurer Kimberly Yee…...
Details still hazy for planned ICE substation in Flagstaff
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (484+ words) Flagstaff and Coconino County officials say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is considering opening office space in the city. But details remain hazy. Flagstaff leaders say they're still seeking answers about the reported substation. Mayor Becky Daggett says she hasn't had…...
Dry winter, spring heat set northern Arizona up for early fire season
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (707+ words) This winter was tied for the sixth least snowy winter in Flagstaff history since record-keeping began. According to the National Weather Service it matched 1918 for low snowfall. The dry conditions paired with unprecedented June-like heat last month has local forest…...
Arizona Supreme Court denies hand count immunity for Mohave County supervisor
2+ day, 54+ min ago (510+ words) The Arizona Supreme Court has denied Mohave County Supervisor Ron Gould's bid for immunity to pursue a hand count of ballots. In a brief order, the Arizona Supreme Court refused to disturb a decision by the state Court of Appeals…...
Flagstaff Mall Hops into Spring with Some-Bunny Special with FREE Photos March 28-29 and April 3-4
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (440+ words) Children and families are invited to visit the Easter Bunny in the festive Bunny Village for free photo opportunities and a chance to celebrate the season together. Whether it's a first meeting or an annual tradition, guests can capture a…...
Grand jury indicts fraternity 'pledge master' in Flagstaff hazing death
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (352+ words) A grand jury in Coconino County has indicted a former Northern Arizona University student after the death of a fraternity pledge in January. Carter Eslick faces one count of felony hazing in the death of 18-year-old Colin Martinez. The charge…...
ICE reportedly considering office space to station agents in Flagstaff
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (227+ words) The Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Sheriff's Office say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking for space to station agents. Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett says she has spoken with Representative Eli Crane and the governor's office about the…...
Flagstaff rolls out ICE reporting portal, new policies for dealings with federal agencies
4+ week, 36+ min ago (341+ words) Flagstaff officials have announced several new protocols on how the city interacts with federal agencies. They include an online portal for residents to report contact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. City manager Joanne Keene says it is a response to…...
Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings
1+ week, 23+ min ago (761+ words) An empty lot between a fire station and a soccer field just outside Albuquerque soon will be the home of a federal medical center first promised to Native American patients more than 30 years ago. Earlier this month, Santa Ana Pueblo…...