Grand Canyon to stay open if government shuts down

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says the state is prepared to keep the Grand Canyon open as a federal government shutdown looms. Funding from the Arizona Lottery would make it possible to keep the Grand Canyon open. Hobbs says keeping the Grand Canyon open will guarantee Arizonans working in the park, and the thousands who depend on the tourist activity it generates are not affected by political gridlock.

Grand Canyon urges people to conserve water

People living at the Grand Canyon and visitors are being asked to conserve water. The National Park Service says it's unable to pump water right now from Roaring Springs to the South rim because of diminished supplies and difficulties treating the water. Hikers are being urged to carry their own water or treat water themselves.

Biden to designate Grand Canyon as national monument: report

The Washington Post reports that President Joe Biden may designate a vast area near the Grand Canyon as a national monument, and that would safeguard it from uranium mining. The report says Biden's announcement could be made next week when the president visits Arizona.