3/2/16 – The Lakeside Ranger District is planning on burning the Show Low polishing ponds, weather permitting. They plan to burn approximately 40 acres. Minimal smoke impact is expected and may be visible from varying locations.
Prescribed burn location:
• Pintail burn: Located three miles north of Show Low on AZ State Highway 77 (T10N, R22E).
This prescribed burn is in cooperation with Arizona Game and Fish and City of Show Low, the burn is for wildlife improvement and maintenance of the wetland and riparian ecosystems in the Pintail Lake complex using prescribed fire to reduce dead fuels and stimulate new growth of wetland vegetation.
All prescribed burns are approved through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) before ignitions begin. The ADEQ monitors air quality and determines whether or not it will be a good day for smoke dispersion. Breaking larger burn areas into smaller acreages often limits the amount of smoke that impacts an area. Although smoke from prescribed fire can still be a nuisance, it is usually for a shorter time, and considerably less smoke than wildfires produce. If you are sensitive to smoke or have respiratory problems, consider staying indoors if possible.
Crews will be on scene from the beginning of ignitions until there is no longer a threat of escape from the project boundaries.
Questions or concerns contact The Lakeside Ranger District at (928) 368-2100 or by calling 311 or (928) 333-3412. Also, check out the ASNFs website at: www.fs.usda.gov/asnf

3/1/16 – The person of interest from yesterday’s fatal shooting, Gabriel Barnes, has been located, detained and is being held for questioning. The incident occurred near Garibaldi Road, east of Snowflake. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the citizens of Navajo County for their support during this event.

2/29/16 – Navajo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a shooting that occurred today’s date at approximately 9:45 a.m. near Garibaldi Road which is located east of Snowflake. The investigative lead is Gabriel Barnes a white male with red hair, full beard, blue eyes and is 6’01”, 150 pounds with multiple tattoos. Mr. Barnes who was last seen wearing camouflage attire and is considered armed was last seen walking south toward Concho Highway this morning. If you see this individual do NOT attempt to detain! Please contact the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office by calling 911 or at 928-524-4050.

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