Post by Logan on Feb 1, 2016 0:12:48 GMT -6
Some residents of Southern Arizona have launched a campaign to have Chiricahua National Monument southeast of Willcox redesignated as Chiricahua National Park, and they’re getting support from a member of Congress.
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally says she is planning to introduce legislation to authorize the change, which requires an act of Congress.
Chiricahua Monument — a preserve of 11,985 acres known for its spectacular rock formations, scenic viewpoints and extensive network of trails — would “have no significant changes other than a name change,” said Allen Etheridge, superintendent of the monument. Designation as a national park “wouldn’t change boundaries or increase the budget.”
Bob Gent, a member of the Sierra Vista Tourism Commission and coordinator of the Campaign for Chiricahua National Park, said he and others in Southern Arizona strongly believe that a redesignation is merited.
Read more: tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/chiricahua-national-monument-could-become-a-national-park/article_639e8edf-aab2-5ce5-bd2c-41cb720d936f.html
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally says she is planning to introduce legislation to authorize the change, which requires an act of Congress.
Chiricahua Monument — a preserve of 11,985 acres known for its spectacular rock formations, scenic viewpoints and extensive network of trails — would “have no significant changes other than a name change,” said Allen Etheridge, superintendent of the monument. Designation as a national park “wouldn’t change boundaries or increase the budget.”
Bob Gent, a member of the Sierra Vista Tourism Commission and coordinator of the Campaign for Chiricahua National Park, said he and others in Southern Arizona strongly believe that a redesignation is merited.
Read more: tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/chiricahua-national-monument-could-become-a-national-park/article_639e8edf-aab2-5ce5-bd2c-41cb720d936f.html