MOHAVE COUNTY – Chairman Jean Bishop’s coronavirus-related emergency declaration for Mohave County on Wednesday was ratified by her colleagues during the Friday, March 20 special meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Public health and safety motivated social distancing recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) were a key consideration of the many matters addressed during what was the Board’s third meeting over five days. Supervisors approved a recommendation to close county library facilities to the public effective immediately for at least 60 days. Library staff will remain at work, performing what functions they can; fines for returning materials late…

GRAND CANYON – Grand Canyon National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House,  Centers for Disease Control & Prevention  (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of today, March 19, restaurants within the park are closed until further notice. Some of the dining facilities may offer takeaway options. Updates and a complete list of the park’s modified operations will be posted on:  www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/grand-canyon-national-park-public-health-update.htm . Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, campgrounds, viewpoints and hiking trails will remain open. The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Grand Canyon National…

KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management, Kingman Field Office has issued a Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on the analysis provided in the Phase III Moss Mine Expansion and Exploration Project Environmental Assessment (EA). The Decision Record approves the proposed action, which is the mining plan of operation for the silver and gold mine, as submitted by the Golden Vertex Corp. with the incorporated environmental protection measures. Upon approval of the mining plan of operation, Moss Mine may begin the exploration and expansion project analyzed in the EA. The acreage of ground disturbance on BLM-managed…