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Erin Ford

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Tusayan Council discusses plans to draw more visitors, implement dark sky standards
Long Jim Loop paving project to move forward before construction season ends

As the community continues to climb out of the economic crater carved out by COVID-19, Tusayan councilmembers discussed ways to get the tourism train back on track at their regular meeting July 11.

By Erin Ford July 18, 2023
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For rock enthusiasts, hunting for interesting specimens in the Grand Canyon may be the penultimate rock-hunting experience.

By Erin Ford July 18, 2023
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The majority of archaeological sites in Grand Canyon National Park’s Colorado River corridor were created by ancestors of Native Americans who still live in this region today, including the Havasupai, Hopi, Hualapai, Navajo, Southern Paiute and Zuni tribes. These sites record indigenous peoples’ presence and history in the national park.

By Erin Ford July 3, 2023
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Summer is in full swing at Grand Canyon National Park and that means thousands of visitors are getting ready for their dream hikes down the canyon’s winding trails.

By Erin Ford June 20, 2023
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As a tourism hub that is still recovering from a COVID-caused lull in revenue, Tusayan is also being squeezed by record inflation – but that doesn’t mean the town plans to curtail its plans for community improvements.

By Erin Ford June 13, 2023
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Those looking to build a new home or business in Williams may have to wait.

By Erin Ford May 16, 2023
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Nearly 70 years ago, the world was looking up at the moon.

By Erin Ford May 9, 2023
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Tusayan, Park Service iron out plans for annual shuttle route
Extended shuttle service a town priority; lack of bus drivers hampers progress

Tusayan town leaders and members of Grand Canyon National Park’s transportation division met May 2 to discuss annual shuttle service from the town to the park during the peak season.

By Erin Ford May 9, 2023
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It’s time to mark your calendars for Tusayan’s first annual Cinco de Mayo celebration.

By Erin Ford April 25, 2023
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Chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure can lead to more serious complications down the road if they continue unmanaged.

By Erin Ford April 25, 2023
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Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn, a tourist attractions near Peach Springs, was recently issued three citations and fined more than $6,000 by the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) for safety violations. Cavern tours are closed until further notice.

By Erin Ford April 11, 2023
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Get ready to hop over to Grand Canyon School’s cafeteria for Kaibab Learning Center’s annual pancake breakfast fundraiser April 8.

By Erin Ford April 4, 2023
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At its monthly meeting March 14, the Tusayan town council continued to move forward with plans to install paved sidewalks along Long Jim Loop Rd.

By Erin Ford March 28, 2023
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During a recent town council meeting, the town of Tusayan revealed three community improvement projects they hope to complete with anticipated funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The town is slated to receive around $350,000.

By Erin Ford March 7, 2023
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Up and out: Tusayan Fire Department rescues trapped horse
Cattle guards on public lands cause challenges for wild horses; agencies tasked with removing them

For members of the Tusayan Fire Department, Feb. 9 produced an unlikely rescue mission – a feral horse was trapped in a cattle guard along the Highway 64 corridor.

By Erin Ford February 14, 2023
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While the Grand Canyon isn’t known for a collection of dormant volcanoes like Yellowstone, Mount Rainier or Lassen Volcanic, a long-dormant cinder cone and far-reaching basalt lava flows on the North Rim is evidence of a more explosive past.

By Erin Ford February 14, 2023
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Grand Canyon teacher awarded grant for STEM education
High school science teacher Forrest Radarian to use funds for hands-on lab equipment, real-time data tech

Grand Canyon science teacher Forrest Radarian was recently selected to receive a grant from Vernier Science Education to bolster STEM education in the classroom.

By Erin Ford February 7, 2023
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Originally proposed in 2017, the Tusayan Community Trails Master Plan is one step closer to becoming a reality.

By Erin Ford January 31, 2023
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The annual lottery for non-commercial river trips through the Grand Canyon opens Feb. 1. Lottery applications will be accepted online through Feb. 25.

By Erin Ford January 24, 2023
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A winter hike in the Grand Canyon can feel like you’re walking among clouds, especially when fog is all that meets the eye for the first several hundred feet of elevation.

By Erin Ford January 10, 2023
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The Tusayan Town Council greeted new members and discussed plans for meeting the new year at its regular meeting Dec. 14.

By Erin Ford January 3, 2023
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On Nov. 22, Energy Fuels Resources, which owns Pinyon Plain Mine near Valle, posted a job ad on Craigslist seeking miners and support personnel.

By Erin Ford December 13, 2022
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The Town of Tusayan has always had a penchant for dressing its best for the holidays – establishments all along Highway 64 turn out in their Christmas best to the delight of visitors from all over the world.

By Erin Ford December 6, 2022
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Sign-ups open for Tusayan holiday meal distribution
Residents must sign up online prior to Nov. 15

As food and fuel prices continue to rise, many local families will feel the pinch of hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year.

By Erin Ford November 8, 2022
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It’s a new basketball season and the Grand Canyon Phantoms are off and running with new teammates and a new coach.

By Erin Ford December 23, 2019
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Excited Grand Canyon School students and their parents waited anxiously in the hallway Dec. 18 for a glimpse of the Man with the Bag.

By Erin Ford December 23, 2019
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For two Grand Canyon students and a teacher, the beginning of December brought a bonus gift: a trip to the nation's Capitol to represent Arizona at the National Christmas Tree lighting Dec. 5.

By Erin Ford December 23, 2019
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Mentioning the word "bat" might conjure up images of large fangs, deadly diseases and even cloaked vampires; the reality, however, is a lot smaller and fluffier.

By Erin Ford December 17, 2019
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The town of Tusayan will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 to gather public input on a proposed special election.

By Erin Ford December 3, 2019
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Winter storm wallops northern Arizona
Tusayan declares state of emergency following heavy snow, lingering power outtages

A winter storm dumped up to two feet of snow in some parts of northern Arizona Nov. 28 and 29, snarling operations at Grand Canyon National Park and prompting the gateway town of Tusayan to declare a state of emergency.

By Erin Ford December 3, 2019
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Like many others who came of age during the Vietnam War era, Dauenhauer joined the military straight out of high school.

By Erin Ford December 3, 2019
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Before the food coma has dissipated on Thanksgiving day, before the first snap of the traditional holiday football game, many peoples’ minds turn to one thing: bargain hunting on Black Friday.

By Erin Ford November 26, 2019
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After five years of active duty and a stint in the National Guard, during which he was stationed in Afghanistan, Ivan Gonzalez gained a new appreciation for hot showers, snack foods and small aspects of life many of us take for granted in the United States.

By Erin Ford November 26, 2019
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Growing up in northern California, there were only a few career choices available for recent high school graduates — logging or fishing. Pete Jones decided neither of those were his calling.

By Erin Ford November 19, 2019
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Couple's deaths in Grand Canyon remain unsolved
Michael and Charlotte Sherman were victims of a robbery-homicide at Grand Canyon in 1977

Cold winter winds were swirling through the Grand Canyon on Jan. 22, 1977.

By Erin Ford November 12, 2019
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Like many new recruits, Ted Martello signed up for military duty soon after graduation from high school.

By Erin Ford November 12, 2019
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Isabelle Karlsberger takes the helm at Canyon childcare center
Kaibab Learning Center moves into new year with plans of additional events, fundraisers

More than the leaves are changing at Kaibab Learning Center (KLC) this season, including Isabelle Karlsberger taking over as director.

By Erin Ford November 5, 2019
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Strange dreams, the sound of frenzied drums, the twisty Blacktail Canyon all but hidden.

By Erin Ford October 29, 2019
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During July and August, the hottest months of the year in northern Arizona, temperatures at Phantom Ranch can soar well above 100 degrees.

By Erin Ford October 22, 2019
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Cynthia Seelhammer hired as Tusayan town manager
Town, former manager Eric Duthie agreed to terminate contract last month

Cynthia Seelhammer will take over as town manager of Tusayan after the Town Council unanimously supported her hire at its Oct. 9 meeting.

By Erin Ford October 15, 2019
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Tusayan law enforcement services cut under budget constraints
Expenditure limitation may result in longer call times, no resident deputy

As a result of the Tusayan’s vote against home rule earlier this spring, the town will see a reduction of law enforcement services provided by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Department.

By Erin Ford October 15, 2019
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. —Several Williams locals recently noticed the town's only drive-thru Mexican Restaurant, Francisco's, no longer has its signature green sign looking out over Route 66.

By Erin Ford October 8, 2019
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With mild temperatures and mellow fall colors, October is one of the best months to explore autumn in northern Arizona with these beginner-friendly hikes.

By Erin Ford October 8, 2019
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Tusayan terminates town manager's contract
Cynthia Seelhammer selected as interim manager

The town of Tusayan is searching for a new town manager after a contract with Eric Duthie was terminated Sept. 19.

By Erin Ford October 1, 2019
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On a windy day in late September, 13 people spoke in unison.

By Erin Ford October 1, 2019
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On Sept. 19, Grand Canyon Brewery presented a check to the Williams High School Athletic Department, as a result of the second annual Grand Canyon Brewery Putts & Pints Charity Golf Tournament at Elephant Rocks Golf Course in Williams.

By Erin Ford September 24, 2019
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At 8 a.m. Sept. 17, several bright neon signs announced their intentions to comers and goers at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff.

By Erin Ford September 24, 2019
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Grand Canyon was declared a national park in 1919, but indigenous peoples have called the area home for much longer.

By Erin Ford September 17, 2019
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New proposal submitted for development near Grand Canyon
U.S. Forest Service receives second application for road easement access for controversial development

Three years after the U.S. Forest Service returned a bid to develop several hundred acres of land near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, STILO developers and the town of Tusayan have submitted another application to the agency.

By Erin Ford September 11, 2019
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When people think of healthy living mental health often falls somewhere behind trying to maintain a nutritious diet, getting enough exercise and time management.

By Erin Ford September 3, 2019

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