Grand Canyon News

MEADVIEW, Ariz. (AP) — A Las Vegas man has been found slain in a remote desert area of northwestern Arizona, leading to the arrests of two other Las Vegas men, authorities said Nov 25.

The Kolb brothers were pioneer commercial photographers, whose epic adventures were filmed and shared across the country in the early 1900s.

Home Rule allows towns across Arizona, including Tusayan, to set their own budget, versus adhering to the state-imposed spending limit.

There were no injuries, and the cause is still under investigation.

The town of Tusayan has received three bids so far.

The holidays are coming and food security efforts in the Grand Canyon area are out in full force.

With COVID-19 safety concerns at the forefront, the Tusayan Town Council and staff have devised plans which are designed to increase morale of Tusayan residents and increase the tourism footprint.

Grand Teton National Park officials have ended an effort to kill off the park’s nonnative mountain goats for now.

Elections will be held in December by mail ballot.

Michaud, who is originally from Paris but now lives in Denver. “We just don’t want this to ever happen again,” Michaud said.

Another valuable resource for Grand Canyon village residents is expected to open soon and for some, the timing might be just right with colder temperatures setting in.

Many areas of Rocky Mountain National Park reopened Nov. 13 after being closed for two weeks after a massive wildfire spread into the park.

He had a pulse when he arrived at the hospital but soon after, his heart stopped, said Dr. Jenelle Badulak.

The North Zone Interagency Fire Management Program will begin conducting pile burns north of the Grand Canyon.

The town of Tusayan is planning a Thanksgiving Dinner food distribution for residents of Tusayan, and employees of Tusayan businesses.

“Nobody has been through this situation before and we are uniquely, unique,” said Grand Canyon School Principal Matt Yost.

Around four inches of snow fell overnight in Grand Canyon Village Nov. 9.

Between March 1 and Nov. 30, Hermit Road can only be accessed by the free Hermit Road shuttle bus or by foot, bicycle or commercial bus tour.

Valle is located 24 miles south of Tusayan and serves as a junction for State Route 64 and Highway 180.

“The Grand Canyon Emergency Services team trains hard to provide efficient and timely responses to our visitors and keep their skills sharp,” the park stated.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Grand Canyon National Park is open, however visitors must use the South Entrance near the town of Tusayan to enter and exit the park.

Meetings are open to the public with limited seating because of COVID-19. Meetings can also be attended via zoom.

The tribe does not have a regulatory system for industrial hemp on the vast reservation that spans parts of Utah, New Mexico and Arizona.

Wildlife advocates and environmental groups have announced that they are challenging the removal of federal protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S.

Though Domestic Violence Awareness month has ended, VWS will be continuing to provide support and services to the GC community.