LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting proposals for the available Special Recreation Permits (SRP), which are valid December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, for two competitive off-highway races on the Parker Racecourse. Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2024. All interested applicants must submit a complete SRP application package which includes: SRP application form (Form 2930-1); operating plan addressing topics covered in the guidelines; and topographic maps addressing desired event course. The operating plan must contain specific information relevant to the submitted application as this information is a condition of the permit. Incomplete applications…

A wet forecast as Christmas weekend approaches means drivers should focus on safety – including slowing down – if they are traveling in rain or snow, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Motorists should leave plenty of braking distance behind other vehicles, budget extra travel time and be patient if weather affects driving conditions.  Here are additional winter and wet weather safety recommendations: Drivers also can look for travel condition messages on ADOT’s statewide network of electronic signs. ADOT’s feed on X/formerly Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) and the agency’s Facebook page (facebook.com/AZDOT) also provide information and answers about highway conditions.

Arizona’s bald eagles are back, and they will soon be preparing for the next generation of eagles at breeding sites statewide.  To assist with the state’s continued bald eagle population growth, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) encourages outdoor recreationists, aircraft pilots, drone operators and motorized paragliders to do their part by not disturbing the state’s 97 eagle breeding areas.  To protect breeding attempts, some portions of public land and water areas will be temporarily closed to help these majestic animals and ensure even more young eagles take to the skies this spring.  “Arizona’s bald eagles are hard at…