An Indigenous Perspective on Palin, Oil and Alaska

Today I came across a letter written by an indigenous Alaskan man, Evon Peter, former Chief of the Neetsaii Gwich’in tribe, in which he discusses Governor Sarah Palin's role in managing native and environmental...

New Mexico Approves First-Ever Navajo Textbook

Over the past several years, one of the topics of concern for many tribal peoples in my area has been a simple one. Their children could elect to learn German, French, or Spanish in school. In fact, some...

US helicopters collide in mid-air

" At least seven people died in a mid-air collision between two medical helicopters in the US state of Arizona, a US aviation official has said. The incident happened close to a hospital in the city of...

When (Small) Meteorites Attack

Most people wouldn't have even looked twice at it, but simply thrown the rock back outside."When Dee Riddle heard the breaking glass, she thought her bathroom mirror must have shattered. What she found was quite different: A grayish metallic object about the size of a deck of...

Tensions run high at final Black Mesa DEIS hearing

"FLAGSTAFF-Gathering from communities across northern Arizona and beyond people of the many nations including the Hopi, Navajo and U.S. came together to learn and discuss the Office of Surface Mining's Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The public meeting was the...

$100M Aspen Place Breaking Ground in Q1 2007

"FLAGSTAFF, AZ-A 40-acre former sawmill site will be redeveloped into a $100-million retail and high-density residential project, beginning first quarter Q1 2007. Aspen Place at the Sawmill, featuring 155,000 sf of retail, has an estimated two-year build-out period. Donald L....

Tiny insects cause big changes

"The research reveals that as temperatures rise in response to climate change, insect herbivores, such as moths and minuscule scale insects, are expected to expand their range into new areas, which could ultimately alter the look and health of local forests."

Illegal Immigrant Wanted In Carjackings Caught In Vegas Shootout

Scheduled for deportation earlier this year and accused by Arizona and Nevada authorities of staging a one-man crime spree.

Corvette’N America Road Tour Zooms to Success in Year 2 (Arizona Reporter)

" [print] this article, or [email] a friend City: Flagstaff, AZ -- The 2nd Annual Corvette’N America Road Tours attracted visitors from 18 states who cruised through the Northland in 185 shiny Corvettes, up from 100 cars last year from 13 states. The June 8–10 event...

Immigration -- The Republicans' great divide

"The U.S. border is a line in the sand in more ways than one." <--- It certainly is. This one issue is the hub of the wheel that has spokes to other issues that many people are not aware of yet.

Tent Jail in Mohave County, Arizona?

Mohave County is 13,311 square miles. Most of it is classified as desert. There is enough space for a million prisoners in a new Tent City Jail.

Arizona Incumbent Prepares for Election Fight over Immigration

"Election Day in Arizona could go a long way toward determining what the national immigration policy might look like for years to come"

Map of Arizona Counties

There are 15 counties in Arizona. These are their names: APACHE, COCHISE, COCONINO, GILA, GRAHAM, GREENLEE, LA PAZ, MARICOPA, MOHAVE, NAVAJO, PIMA, PINAL, SANTA CRUZ, YAVAPAI, YUMA.

Sheriff Joe should realize his ego cannot stop illegal immigration

Smuggling routes have moved away from eastern Arizona. The routes are now closer to Tucson, Yuma and Casa Grande.

Border Patrol boosts one local economy

"The Border Patrol are good people. They're upstanding citizens for the most part. Upstanding citizens that help bolster the town's economy."

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