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Aug 16, 2005

Since raising the threat level for mass transit systems on July 7, the Department of Homeland Security has been working closely with our federal, state and local partners to develop and implement sustainable mass transit security measures tailored to the…

Aug 16, 2005

Phoenix, AZ, ----"The monsoon rains have helped reduce the fire danger allowing land managers to lift most fire restrictions and closures across Arizona," stated Pam McAlpin, Arizona BLM Fire Management Officer. "A large portion of Arizona has received significant rainfall,…

Jul 19, 2005

It's July and Arizonan's are flocking to water in search of relief from the summer heat. When your trip involves traveling to one of the lakes, rivers and streams in Arizona, getting to your destination safely is important. Through a…

Jul 19, 2005

On Sunday, July 17, a lightning-caused fire on Mt. Ord, came within a couple hundred yards of Bill Brown's Black Mountain Excavating office on State Route 188. According to preliminary reports, 4 hotshot crews, 5 engines, 1 dozer, 2 helicopters,…

Jul 5, 2005

On May 19, 2005 the Arizona Department of Health Services declared a statewide pertussis outbreak. At this time, there are no known active cases of pertussis in Gila County. Residents should be aware that traveling to metropolitan areas of the…

Jun 15, 2005

Albuquerque, NM -- Southwestern Regional Forester Harv Forsgren has affirmed the decision for the Snowbowl Facilities Improvement Project on the Coconino National Forest (NF) by Forest Supervisor Nora Rasure. This project authorizes ski area improvements, including snowmaking using reclaimed water.…

Jun 15, 2005

Regional Forester Affirms Snowbowl Ski Area Improvements Albuquerque, NM -- Southwestern Regional Forester Harv Forsgren has affirmed the decision for the Snowbowl Facilities Improvement Project on the Coconino National Forest (NF) by Forest Supervisor Nora Rasure. This project authorizes ski…