Arizona News
Traveling in Winter is the Best Kept Secret in Planning a Trip to the Grand Canyon
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- Written by Laura Mooney Laura Mooney
- Published: 06 November 2017 06 November 2017
Williams, Arizona - The first panoramic sight of the Grand Canyon can be a moving experience, but it can be challenging to take in the sights with the throngs of tourists all vying for the “perfect” view in the spring and summer months. The Grand Canyon in the winter is the secret season, where from November through February, this natural wonder is surprisingly lively at the canyon’s South Rim, which is open year-round (Grand Canyon’s North Rim closes to traffic in the winter).
Port of Entry Douglas (RHC) Speedbump Project Begins
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 05 November 2017 05 November 2017
Douglas, Arizona - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is starting a speed bump construction project at the Port of Douglas (Raul Hector Castro POE) later this month and encourages travelers to plan ahead to avoid unexpected delays.
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Saves Life of Hit-And-Run Victim
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 05 November 2017 05 November 2017
Sonoita, Arizona - An off-duty Tucson Sector Border Patrol agent from the Sonoita Station rendered critical life-saving care to a motorcyclist who was involved in a hit-and-run collision Tuesday afternoon along State Route (SR) 82 in the Whetstone area.
Tucson Sector Border Patrol Completed EMT Training for 23 Students
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 05 November 2017 05 November 2017
Tucson, Arizona - Twenty-three law enforcement students completed the Tucson Sector Border Patrol’s Emergency Medical Technician course on October 27.
Governor Ducey Asks Congress To Reauthorize Children’s Health Insurance Program
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 01 November 2017 01 November 2017
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Ducey is calling on Congress to pass an extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) before funding runs out in mid-December. In a letter today to members of Arizona’s congressional delegation, the governor asked them to reauthorize the program, known in Arizona as KidsCare. It currently provides coverage to more than 23,000 children.