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The Apache Trail

Arizona’s most iconic and scenic road is closed, and we need your help re-opening this national treasure.

Three years ago, the Woodbury Wildfire cause significant damage to the surrounding National Forest. Shortly after, a large tropical storm ripped through the area, causing a rockfall on Fish Creek Hill. Since that time, ADOT has indefinitely closed a 7 mile section between Fish Creek Hill to Apache Lake Marina.

Sedona

Sedona City Officials are pressuring the Coconino National Forest to prohibit dispersed camping and initiate a permit system on popular forest roads around Sedona.

Anti access groups are claiming that OHVs are destroying the natural landscape and hieroglyphs by kicking up large dust clouds. In addition to motorized restrictions, the City is attempting to regulate OHV businesses like adult sex shops.

SB1393 | Reallocating the OHV fund to establish County Sheriff OHV Safety Fund

March 15, 2023

Republican Senator Sine Kerr has introduced a bill that will reallocate the Arizona Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) fund. As it is, 30% of the OHV fund goes to the Arizona Highway User Revenue Fund administered by the Arizona Department of Transportation. The new bill will add ARS 28-1182 to reallocate this 30% and establish the Off Highway Vehicle Law Enforcement Safety Fund.
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Arizona Backcountry Explorers files FOIA request seeking information on USFS & BLM Employees

March 14, 2023

We have filed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking information on U.S. Forest Service employees in Arizona. We are requesting the first and last name, year hired, professional title, position of employment, job description, yearly salary including bonuses and tips, Forest Service employee phone number, and Forest Service employee email address.
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ACTION ALERT | SB1100 increases OHV weight limit to 3,500 lbs

March 11, 2023

Republican Senator Frank Carroll from district 23 has introduced a Bill that will increase the OHV weight limit requiring motorized vehicles under 3,500 lbs to acquire an Arizona Off Highway Vehicle sticker. The bill simply amends Arizona Revised Statutes 28.101, 28.1177, and 28.5801 to change the weight limits from 2,500 to 3,500 lbs.
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Yuma County Sheriff speaks about the Arizona Border Crisis

February 26, 2023

The incredible Peter Santenello rides along with the Yuma County Sheriff Wilmot and gives us an inside look at the southern border crisis.
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SPECIAL REPORT | Desalination: A monopoly on western water

February 1, 2023

Lake Powell and Mead are at the lowest point since their construction. The water, too many folks in the west, especially the farmers, is a serious concern. Now a resolution is starting to emerge in the mainstream that, on the surface, appears will provide us with an abundance of water and forever secure Arizona’s water future. According to politicians, government institutions, and environmental groups, desalination in the Sea Of Cortez and Porto Libertad, Mexico will provide abundant water and is the cure-all solution to our current water issues.
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ACTION ALERT | Table Mesa Recreation Area Management Plan Revision

January 15, 2023

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments from the public concerning the revision of the Table Mesa Area Resource Management Plan. The emendation will set the Bureau’s objectives for managing recreation in the 11,500-acre project area for the next several years. The project is on the west side of Interstate 17 stretching from New River to Black Canyon City. The project area contains multiple technical vehicle trails, target shooting areas, camping areas, staging areas, and river access areas that will be affected by the proposed action.
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DC Court ruling threatens the use of roads on public lands

January 2, 2023

Since the beginning of time, roads have been considered public spaces that are not only used for transportation but also for the right to assemble. Because of the inherent nature of a right-of-way easement, roads are held in trust by our local government which is tasked with securing our right to use, exchange ideas, and communicate in the public forum. They are our place to parade, gather, and peacefully exercise our first amendment rights.
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Bureau of Land Management Road Closures | How it all started

November 26, 2022

Prior to the 1970s, motorized public land users mainly consisted of Motorcycles, Jeeps, snowmobiles, minibikes, go-carts, and Volkswagons. At this time, public land users were granted the fundamental right to construct “highways” under Section 8 of the Mining Act of 1866, otherwise known as Revised Statute 2477. Motorized users could travel across virgin soil, in […]
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23,000 miles of roads on public land will undergo Travel Mgmt in the next 3 years.

November 17, 2022

23,000 miles of roads are on the chopping block in the next three years on Bureau of Land Management Land in Arizona.
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October 30, 2022

Arizona Backcountry Explorers is being censored through social media and email
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