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BLM imposing fire restrictions on SE Arizona parks, federal land

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 10:44am

BLM imposing fire restrictions on SE Arizona parks, federal land

Effective June 19, the Bureau of Land Management Gila District, all districts of the Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacácori National Historical Park, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and the Arizona State Forestry Division will increase campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona.

Beginning June 19, and until rescinded, the following are prohibited:

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BLM releases final EIS and preferred alternative for SunZia Project

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 14th, 2013, 1:12pm

BLM releases final EIS and preferred alternative for SunZia Project

The following is a news release from the Bureau of Land Management:

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing a Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) that provides a comprehensive analysis of potential environmental impacts for the proposed SunZia Southwest Transmission Line Project in New Mexico and Arizona, and identifies a

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Southern AZ Veteran’s Cemetery wins national award for appearance

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, 1:14pm

Southern AZ Veteran’s Cemetery wins national award for appearance

The State veterans’ cemetery in Sierra Vista, Arizona recently received the “Excellence of Appearance Award” from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA).

“This is a great honor. Our staff has

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Ramsey Canyon Preserve is asking SV residents to ‘be local tourists’

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Monday, June 3rd, 2013, 12:41pm

Ramsey Canyon Preserve is asking SV residents to ‘be local tourists’

As a community, we have always been grateful for our pristine natural areas. And The Nature Conservancy’s Ramsey Canyon Preserve has always been high on the list of peaceful and unspoiled destinations.

It’s springtime — the dedicated docents at

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BLM holding more meetings for public on plans for San Pedro Riparian area

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 31st, 2013, 12:19pm

BLM holding more meetings for public on plans for San Pedro Riparian area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is encouraging the public to get involved in the development of the Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. The BLM Tucson Field Office will host the

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