Arizona State

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Columbus, OH

Have you ever wondered about the ancient civilizations that once thrived in North America? Navajo National Monument in Arizona offers a glimpse into the lives of the Ancestral Puebloans who built incredible cliff dwellings over 700 years ago. Nestled in the rugged landscape of the Navajo Nation, this site features well-preserved ruins like Betatakin, Keet Seel, and Inscription House. Visiting these awe-inspiring structures feels like stepping back in time. Whether you're a history buff or just love exploring unique places, Navajo National Monument provides a fascinating look at the ingenuity and resilience of these early inhabitants. Ready to learn more about this hidden gem?

Navajo National Monument – Arizona’s Ancestral Puebloan Cliff Dwellings

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Uranium mining in the U.S. is picking up after the nuclear fuel’s price hit a 16-year high earlier this year. But now that a mine near the Grand Canyon is producing ore, Native American tribes, local officials and Arizona’s attorney general are questioning its safety.

Navajo, Arizona attorney general question safety of newly reopened uranium mine

Coconino County, AZ

The president of the Navajo Nation unsuccessfully attempted to stop two semi trucks from hauling uranium through tribal land this week. Back in 2012, the Navajo Nation passed the Radioactive and Related Substances Equipment, Vehicles, Persons and Materials Transportation Act. This act technically banned the transport of uranium through the tribe’s reservation, but is not legally enforceable on highways due to a technicality, reported KJZZ.

Navajo Nation attempted to stop semi trucks hauling uranium through tribal land after company breaks “promise”

California State

The Hill

Southern California’s Imperial Irrigation District — the Colorado River’s biggest user — has signed off on a deal with the federal government that will leave sizable volumes of water in the basin’s largest reservoir. The board of directors for the district, which serves the Imperial...

Colorado River’s biggest user inks massive conservation agreement with federal government

Utah State

Sunset Magazine

The geological marvel known as Double Arches in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah fell suddenly last week.

The Iconic Double Arches in Utah Have Collapsed

New York Post

An Arizona tribe member named Keanu Dude has been accused of starting a huge wildfire — one that eventually burned over 2,200 acres and left dozens of people homeless — by torching an American flag.

Dude, a 22-year-old member of the San Carlos Apache tribe, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly starting the Watch Fire, which burned 3.4 square miles, destroyed 21 homes and forced more than 400 people to evacuate reservation land before finally being contained last week, officials said.

He was seen burning an American flag just before the raging wildfire started, the tribe’s police chief, Elliot Sneezy, told Arizona Family,...

Apache tribe member accused of sparking huge Arizona wildfire by burning American flag

New Mexico State

Albuquerque, NM

The Independent

 A 20-year-old woman was found dead in the Grand Canyon this week, marking the third death at the National Park in a week.Rescue teams found the body of Leticia Castillo, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, about 150 feet below the rim of the Twin Overlooks along Desert View Drive, according to the National Park Service.The body was recovered and a medical examiner identified Casillo.Authorities believed she entered the park around August 3 and was later reported missing. Her remains were found on August 6, officials said.No cause of death was released and investigators have not said if they believed foul...

Missing woman found dead at Grand Canyon marking third death in one week

Adventure On SI

An undisclosed BASE jumper lost his life while making an illegal jump at the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

BASE Jumping Accident Leads to Fatality at Grand Canyon National Park

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has sadly determined that Asha, a young female Mexican gray wolf who ventured into northern New Mexico, will not be released back into the wild. Having been captured near the Valles Caldera National Preserve in the Jemez Mountains in December 2023, Asha has...

The Fate Of Asha: The Mexican Gray Wolf Captured & Denied Freedom In The Wild

Fox Weather

A search is under way for a hiker who was swept away during a flash flood inside Grand Canyon National Park on Thursday.

Hiker swept away in Grand Canyon National Park during flash flood

Lake Powell to operate in a Mid-Elevation Release Tier. Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico to experience required water shortages. Federal investments in conservation and infrastructure aim to stabilize the system. August 19, 2024 — The Bureau of Reclamation’s. has revealed that the Colorado River system will continue to face...

2025 Colorado River Operating Plan: Arizona hit hard

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

WEKU

National Park Service officials said harsh weather, including wind and rain, have led to erosion and spalling, which occurs when fragments of stone chip or break off.

A geological feature called the 'Double Arch' in southern Utah has collapsed

Gabby Giffords among gun violence survivors who spoke at the DNC

New York City, NY

Two friends, Victoria Cruz and Carlos Villacres, remember Osvaldo Gómez, known as Ms. Colombia, who dispensed legal advice at Jacob Riis Park -- one of New York's most-popular beaches.

Remembering Ms. Colombia, a popular character who was a fixture at Jacob Riis Park

The Mirror US

Park officials said Chenoa Nickerson, 33, has been missing since she and her husband were caught in a massive flood at the Grand Canyon, her husband was eventually saved due to his life jacket

Woman missing in Grand Canyon after being swept away by flash flood sparks desperate search

North Carolina State

Chapel Hill, NC

Town Talks

A solid education is crucial, often leading to better job opportunities and higher salaries. While educated individuals can be found across the country, some regions have a particularly high concentration of educated residents.

These 2 North Carolina Cities Are The Most Educated In America

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The re-opening of a uranium mine near the Grand Canyon has the Navajo Nation, and now Arizona's attorney general, questioning its safety.

The Navajo Nation is raising concerns about mining near the Grand Canyon

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