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While official annual visitation numbers for the park will be released later in March, Baird predicts visitation in 2023 will closely mirror that of 2022 — around 4.7 million visitors.

By Loretta James February 26, 2024
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Construction on schedule for Transcanyon Waterline
Grand Canyon Superintendent gives construction update, says Bright Angel Trail to re-open in April, minimal impacts to Phantom Ranch and canyon expected during construction

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — After decades of strategizing, construction to replace an aging water line that supplies the entire South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park with drinking water and fire suppression is underway.

By Loretta James January 30, 2024
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Uranium mining operations begin at Pinyon Plain Mine
Mine 6 miles south of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim and inside the new national monument has opened despite objections of tribes and environmentalists

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — After decades of litigation and challenges by tribes and environmental groups, Pinyon Plain Mine, a uranium mine located approximately 6 miles from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, has begun production.

By Loretta James January 23, 2024
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Endangered female Mexican wolf recaptured, paired with mate in captivity to avoid accidental death
‘Asha’ spotted in Valles Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico prior to capture

JEMEZ SPRINGS, N.M. — For the second time in a year, the same endangered Mexican wolf was captured north of Interstate 40 and relocated back to the Mexican wolf recovery area. Now, officials say she has been paired with a mate in captivity, with the hope of returning her to the wild this year.

By Loretta James January 16, 2024
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Reverberations of a loss and dismay echoed across northern Arizona last week after Klee Benally, Navajo activists, musician and Indigenous and environmental advocate died in a Phoenix hospital Dec. 30.

By Loretta James January 9, 2024
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GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Work continues on the Transcanyon Water Pipeline project at Grand Canyon National Park.

By Loretta James December 12, 2023
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Teachers at Williams Elementary-Middle School said they are facing one of the toughest years they’ve experienced when it comes to student behavior.

By Loretta James October 24, 2023
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Patriot Day parade returns to Williams Sept. 10
Local World War II veteran Walter Olmsted selected as Grand Marshal

The third annual Williams Patriot Day Parade returns to downtown Williams Sept. 10 at 11 a.m.

By Loretta James September 6, 2022
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The second annual Labor Daze Fest returns this weekend, bringing two days of fun events, including a fireworks show, beer festival, multiple vendors and a myriad of activities for children.

By Loretta James August 30, 2022
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Although treating pets since February, Williams Veterinary Wellness held a Grand Opening celebration Aug. 26.

By Loretta James August 30, 2022

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