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TweetPinShareContributed Photo: A slurry is dropped over the Frye Fire in 2017. Due to fire outbreaks and other conditions, Stage 2 fire restrictions will begin Wednesday, May 26. Contributed Article/Courtesy …
Stage 2 fire restrictions initiated Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: An off-duty Thatcher officer stopped an assault and attempted robbery outside of Walmart. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A violent attempted robbery outside of …
Off-duty Thatcher officer thwarts robbery attempt after man hits panhandler with a metal pipe Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy BLM Contributed Article/Courtesy BLM TUCSON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering up to $2,500 for information that leads to the recovery of two 2019, black, …
BLM offers a $2,500 reward for information on stolen ATVs Read More
TweetPinShareFile Photo By June Lowery: Aravaipa Creek is a lush riparian area in the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. The BLM is seeking to purchase 2,800 acres of privately owned land northeast …
The Bureau of Land Management seeks land acquisition to improve conservation values and recreation access near Klondyke Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A Pima volunteer firefighter knocks down a wildland fire along the Gila River in this file photo. The BLM is recruiting applicants for season firefighters. …
BLM seeking seasonal call-when-needed firefighters Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy BLM: Lands within the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area that were closed after the 90 Fire have been reopened. Contributed Article/Courtesy June Lowery/BLM COCHISE COUNTY – The …
San Pedro Riparian areas reopened for use Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: The BLM will be improving access to the popular Hot Well Dunes recreation area. Infrastructure project will improve public access at the popular recreation area Contributed Article/Courtesy June …
BLM announces improvements and temporary road closures for Haekel Road near Hot Well Dunes Read More
TweetPinShareBLM allowing the collection of downed wood to improve hunting access and maintain wildlife corridors in the area Contributed Article/Courtesy BLM TUCSON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tucson …
Free firewood permits available at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/By Paul McClellan: This is the view from the top of Coyote Mountain toward Kitt Peak southwest of Tucson. Acquisition will improve hunting and recreational opportunities Contributed Article/Courtesy …
BLM acquires land near Coyote Mountains Wilderness Area Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: The Jackson Fire was listed at 70 percent containment as of Saturday morning. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SANTA TERESA WILDERNESS AND ARAVAIPA CANYON – Welcome evening rains Thursday …
Rains douse Jackson and Horse fires on BLM lands Read More