Traveling in Winter is the Best Kept Secret in Planning a Trip to the Grand Canyon

Williams, Arizona - The first panoramic sight of the Grand Canyon can be a moving experience, but it can be challenging to take in the sights with the throngs of tourists all vying for the “perfect” view in the spring and summer months. The Grand Canyon in the winter is the secret season, where from November through February, this natural wonder is surprisingly lively at the canyon’s South Rim, which is open year-round (Grand Canyon’s North Rim closes to traffic in the winter).

Port of Entry Douglas (RHC) Speedbump Project Begins

Douglas, Arizona - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is starting a speed bump construction project at the Port of Douglas (Raul Hector Castro POE) later this month and encourages travelers to plan ahead to avoid unexpected delays.

U.S. Border Patrol Agent Saves Life of Hit-And-Run Victim

Sonoita, Arizona - An off-duty Tucson Sector Border Patrol agent from the Sonoita Station rendered critical life-saving care to a motorcyclist who was involved in a hit-and-run collision Tuesday afternoon along State Route (SR) 82 in the Whetstone area.

Tucson Sector Border Patrol Completed EMT Training for 23 Students

Tucson, Arizona - Twenty-three law enforcement students completed the Tucson Sector Border Patrol’s Emergency Medical Technician course on October 27.

Governor Ducey Asks Congress To Reauthorize Children’s Health Insurance Program

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Ducey is calling on Congress to pass an extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) before funding runs out in mid-December. In a letter today to members of Arizona’s congressional delegation, the governor asked them to reauthorize the program, known in Arizona as KidsCare. It currently provides coverage to more than 23,000 children.