Arizona lawmakers urge federal protection for Salt River and Heber wild horses

Bygrand canyon timesJun 12, 2026

Representatives Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert called for stronger protection measures for Arizona’s iconic Salt River and Heber wild horse herds amid concerns about recent management actions by federal agencies. Their letter urges compliance with existing state statutes as well as federal law while highlighting widespread public support for preserving these animals.



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Chandler opens Villas on McQueen, first public housing conversion under HUD RAD program

Bygrand canyon timesJun 10, 2026

Chandler marked the grand opening of Villas on McQueen—its first public housing conversion under HUD’s RAD program—on June 10. The $58 million development provides modern affordable homes for local families while expanding options for those earning below area median income.


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Reflections on Gilbert Leadership program highlight personal and community growth

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Ruiz and Manville to represent Team USA at U23 Pan-American Championships in Peru

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Doug Goodyear, Chair

Arizona Board of Regents schedules board meeting at Northern Arizona University

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Arizona Chamber appoints Bailey Lloyd as senior director of programs and membership engagement

Bygrand canyon timesJun 9, 2026

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has named Bailey Lloyd as its new senior director of programs and membership engagement. Lloyd brings experience from her previous role at University of Arizona’s Eller College. She will focus on member programming and strengthening statewide business relationships.


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Ameriprise Financial stock lags Dow Jones despite strong earnings report

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Selina Bliss, House Representative for Arizona

Arizona joins EMS Compact with new law easing licensure for EMTs and paramedics

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Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas

Arizona listed as one of 29 states prohibiting boys from girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Grand Canyon Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Arizona is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.