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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. As of 12 p.m. on March 20, 2020, all Xanterra operated services within Grand Canyon National Park including lodges, restaurants and tours will suspend until May 21, 2020. As of March 22, 2020, the Yavapai Lodge, operated by Delaware North, will close until May 1, 2020. 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…

Staffing levels maintained to handle customer service by telephone, email  KINGMAN – Beginning Monday, March 23, all city buildings (except the Municipal Courthouse) will be closed to all public access until at least April 6. Based on guidelines issued by the President of the United States, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Arizona State Department of Health Services, the continued spread of COVID-19 is posing an increased public health risk, by not following those guidelines. The CDC, the President and Governor Ducey’s office now recommend no events of ten or more people for the next eight weeks. People are…

 Mohave County Supervisors will conduct another special Board meeting Friday to tackle various subjects involving the coronavirus outbreak. The Board is set to convene the session at 1:00 p.m. at the county administration building in downtown Kingman.    Possible temporary closures of library facilities and fine waivers for return of overdue books will be considered. Policy questions involving permits and special events will also be addressed.    Board Chairman Jean Bishop said she expects discussion of personnel policies involving where employees work and compensation should leaves of absence be imposed must also be considered.     Supervisor Buster Johnson is suggesting contemplation of various…