Category: Community News

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…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County supervisors have scheduled a special Friday, March 20, board meeting involving the coronavirus. Board Chairman Jean Bishop said she anticipates discussion of possible further restrictions related to library operation. Bishop said personnel matters must also be addressed as the county contemplates making distinctions between essential and non-essential services, employee leave and working from home scenarios. The board meeting at the County Administration facility is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. As of posting time, The Standard did not have information regarding whether this meeting will be televised/online live, and whether public attendance will be limited/available….

KINGMAN – The Kingman “Powerhouse” Visitor Center is tentatively adjusting its hours of operation beginning March 22. The new hours of operation will be Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., closed Sundays and Mondays. The decision to temporarily adjust opening hours came in light of the reliance on volunteers, and to accommodate some team members who are home with children, while schools are closed. The new hours of operation should only be observed through April 6, but the Visitor Center will monitor staffing levels to ensure proper customer service levels. Both the Kingman “Powerhouse” Visitor Center and the…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy issued a proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency, effective March 18.  Mayor Sheehy and members of the Lake Havasu City Council urge all citizens to practice social distancing, avoid groups of 10 or more, practice good hygiene, stay home when it is an option, and remain calm.   Mayor Sheehy released a video shortly after he signed this proclamation, available at www.lhcaz.gov/covid-19 “At this time, there are no confirmed cases in Lake Havasu City or Mohave County. We continue to work closely with Mohave County Department of Public Health, the lead…