water pipelines

Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed off on a settlement agreement with the Yavapai-Apache Nation, providing water rights to the tribe and additional protections to the Verde River.

Inflation is taking a toll on infrastructure projects across the U.S. Rising prices for materials such as asphalt, steel and iron pipes are driving up the costs to build roads, bridges, rail lines and water mains.

Officials say waterline pipe installation on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim will require the closure of the Lodge entry road by the Grand Canyon North Rim…