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Tribal Group Files Lien, Restraining Order To Halt Federal Land Swap

By • Jan 14, 2021
Ryan Heinsius / KNAU

A tribal group in Arizona has filed a lien and temporary restraining order to try to block a federal land exchange. They say a proposed copper mine threatens a sacred site on the Tonto National Forest. KNAU’s Ryan Heinsius reports.


Navajo Nation, New Mexico Reach Settlements Over Mine Spill

By • Jan 14, 2021
Jerry McBride/The Durango Herald via AP, File

The Navajo Nation’s Department of Justice has settled with two mining companies to resolve claims stemming from a 2015 spill that sent wastewater downstream from the inactive Gold King Mine in southwestern Colorado.

  

Park Service Finds 'No Significant Impact' For Grand Canyon Telecommunications Plan

By • Jan 14, 2021
Ryan Heinsius / KNAU

National Park Service officials say a proposal to expand telecommunications in Grand Canyon National Park won’t have a significant impact on the area.

Apache Group Sues Over Land Swap For Arizona Copper Mine

By • Jan 13, 2021
AP Photo/Molly Riley, File

A group of Apaches who have tried for years to reverse a land swap in Arizona that will make way for one of the largest copper mines in the U.S. sued the federal government Tuesday.

Hopi Tribe Battles COVID-19 Surge As Testing Positivity Reaches Twice Arizona’s Rate

By • Jan 13, 2021
Wikimedia Commons/Jeff Brunton

The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests among the Hopi Tribe is more than double Arizona’s statewide rate and higher than peak nationwide numbers seen last year. The positive test rate is a key indicator of the virus’ spread. Hopi officials attribute much of the current surge to the holiday season and travel, and say it could soon overwhelm the limited medical facilities on the reservation. KNAU’s Ryan Heinsius spoke with Hopi Vice Chairman Clark Tenakhongva about measures the tribe is taking to tamp down the spread.


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