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Arizona Game and Fish Commission unanimously supports federal act

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 7:41am

Arizona Game and Fish Commission unanimously supports federal act

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously at its May 10 public meeting in Kingman, to support H.R. 687, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act.

The legislation, sponsored by Congressman Paul Gosar and Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick, would bring into federal stewardship more than 5,500 acres of high-priority conservation lands in exchange for 2,600 acres of national forest system land intermingled

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Holiday activity advisory from Coronado National Forest officials

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 11:28am

Holiday activity advisory from Coronado National Forest officials

Large numbers of visitors are expected this Memorial Day weekend to the Coronado National Forest’s most popular campgrounds and picnic areas.

Officials with the Coronado National Forest are offering the following tips for a fun and safe holiday or any other weekend visit:

Campfires, Smoking and Fireworks. Due to increased fire danger, the

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Bureau of Land Management begins fire restrictions

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 1:07pm

Bureau of Land Management begins fire restrictions

Effective Wednesday, May 22, the Gila District of the Bureau of Land Management, to include all districts of Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacacori National Historical Park, and the Arizona State Forestry Division will implement campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona.

Starting May 22 and until the order is rescinded the following are prohibited:

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AZ State Parks looking for more park rangers

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 5:49am

AZ State Parks looking for more park rangers

Arizona State Parks are gearing up to hire the most talented people for employment opportunities as a Park Ranger, Park Manager, or Park Ranger Specialist in all 27 State Parks and Natural Areas. Law enforcement officers and veterans are welcome to apply!

Some of the duties a park ranger may perform include serving as an

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June events calendar for Desert Museum's Summer Saturday evenings

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 8:00am

June events calendar for Desert Museum's Summer Saturday evenings

The following is a list of events for June’s Summer Saturday Evenings at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

Check the list then mark your calendars:

June 1 – Diamonds of the Desert

The Museum celebrates its Diamond Jubilee Anniversary by

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Pavement work begins on SR 82 between Nogales and Patagonia

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:21am

Pavement work begins on SR 82 between Nogales and Patagonia

Residents and visitors who live in Nogalas or the surrounding communities this alert is for you.

Beginning May 7, State Route 82 between

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May events at the Tubac Presidio

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 1:11pm

Looking for something to do outdoors to enjoy the gorgeous Southern Arizona spring weather? Give the following list a look and then mark your calendar!

Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations

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