Looks like we’re all good.
I wouldn’t plan on drinking water from the ground, but we’re not all going to die from driving by.
It’s rust.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) surface water and soil test results of orange water and soil in the area surrounding the former Sheldon Mine in Walker, Arizona, indicate […]
There are signs around Walker waning about this. They are apparently doing tests to see what it is.
I drive by the orange water every day. It’s very similar in color to the dirt nearby. We live in the forest.
ADEQ confirmed the presence of orange liquid and soils near E Sheldon Rd and S Midnight […]
We have yet another winter storm coming on Wednesday, scheduled to drop between a foot and a foot and a half of snow.
This is the most snow I remember getting in the 11 years that we’ve been here.
It’s relentless, but it should be over soon.
Summer’s coming!
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be […]
It’s coming. Get ready.
If you’re not in Walker, stay away from Walker.
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING…* WHAT…Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations of 4 to 12 inches possible, with higher
accumulations over the highest peaks. Winds could gust as high
as 60 to 70 mph.* WHERE…Areas near […]
APS wants to put overhead power lines the entire length of Walker Road.
People are concerned for the potential of starting a fire, similar to what happened to California multiple times.
There’s a new web site to explain what the APS has proposed.
Overhead Power Lines on Walker Road
APS has proposed […]
PRESCOTT, AZ, November 9, 2022 – Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of the moisture received and burn debris piles near Lynx Lake and in the Walker Road area. Ignitions are planned to start on Thursday November 10, 2022, and continue through Wednesday November 23, 2022, as favorable weather […]
PRESCOTT, AZ – August 30, 2022 – The Prescott National Forest is getting calls regarding washed out roads, damaged roads, and impassable roads due to continued rain brought about by the monsoons. Weather conditions caused extensive damage and washed out a section of the Senator Hwy, approximately 3 miles south of Senator Hwy and Walker […]
From the YSCO FB page
Just before 7 pm the evening of August 9, 2022, YCSO deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover accident involving 5 high school age occupants on Walker Rd near mile marker 1.5. Two of the passengers were flown out to Valley hospitals. The driver and one passenger were ground […]
Due to monsoonal activity and sufficient rainfall, the Prescott National Forest will rescind all fire restrictions as of 8 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022.
Fire danger remains high across the forest. Visitors are still asked to remain vigilant and avoid activities that could accidentally cause wildfires – refrain from campfires on dry and windy […]
Forest Order No. 03-09-00-22-08
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Map
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The following are prohibited:
1. Fires, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves (except using a device that is solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned immediately on and off with no remaining burning material).
2. Smoking (except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a […]
