4-15-24 US Forest Service UPDATE

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Annie and Rob talk over the Changes from Balloon Fest to the new Pinetop-Lakeside Summer Nights Event. Pinetop-Lakeside Announces New Focus for Balloon Festival PINETOP-LAKESIDE, Ariz. – The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside has announced a change in focus for its signature summer event, the White Mountains Balloon Festival. Beginning this year, the event will now be known as “Pinetop-Lakeside Summer Nights” and will place a larger emphasis on live music, food and retail vendors, and family fun. Pinetop-Lakeside Summer Nights will be June 20 and 21, 2025, at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex, 1101 S. Woodland Road, Lakeside. Since the balloon festival’s inception in 2018, balloons have taken flight just 33 percent of the time scheduled. The cancelation of flights has been due to weather factors, including unpredictable winds, storms, and a forest closure in 2021. The region is experiencing its driest winter on record, and event organizers are anticipating the possibility of another forest closure this summer. The U.S. Forest Service has implemented forest closures in the area four times in the last 15 years: 2011, 2014, 2018 and 2021. “We are excited to pivot from the balloon festival to a music- and food-focused event for the entire family,” said Pinetop-Lakeside Mayor Stephanie Irwin. “The event will now be two days and will feature more bands, more food and retail vendors, a beer garden, and hopefully will still include evening balloon activities. The biggest change with the event is the elimination of morning balloon flights and related activities. With the extremely dry conditions and the strong possibility of a forest closure that would prevent balloons from flying anyway, we think this is the right time to pivot to a new focus.” Mayor Irwin emphasized that the evening portion of the event will be very much as it has been In previous years, but with even more bands and vendors. For more information on Summer Nights, Contact Community Services Director Tony Alba at 928-368-8696, ext. 240. You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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12-16-24 Pinedale Prescribed Burn Notice 2:31

11 weeks之前2:31

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PLEASE NOTE - BURN AREA IS SW of LINDEN Continuing Prescribed Fire Activity Planned on the Lakeside Ranger District Bear Burn Unit SPRINGERVILLE, Ariz. – December 12, 2024 – Fire managers plan to continue prescribed fireoperations on the Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests beginning December 16 through December 20, 2024, as weather and vegetation conditions allow for successful operations. The Bear burn unit is 973 acres and is 3 miles southwest of Linden, Arizona. The project unit is within Forest Road 300, Forest Road 131, Forest Road 131A, Forest Road 9809L, Forest Road 9809R, Forest Road 143. This landscape treatment is a cooperative effort with Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, and Pinedale/Clay Springs Fire Department. The objective of this prescribed fire project is to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations, minimize the risk of high-severity wildfires, and return the landscape to a more fire-resistant condition, aligning with the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy. The Forest Service's 10-year Wildfire Crisis Strategy aims to reduce wildfire risk to people, communities, and natural resources while sustaining and restoring healthy, resilient fire-adapted forests. Smoke may be visible from the City of Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Communities of Pinedale, Clay Springs, and Linden, and along Highways 60, 77 and 260. Smoke could last for several days after initial ignitions take place, but should be significantly less each day afterwards. We recognize that smoke can impact residents, visitors, and our fire personnel. We will continue to coordinate closely with our partners and communities to minimize smoke impacts as much as possible. The department’s Air Quality Division: Smoke Management webpage provides details about its air quality program. When smoke impacts are present, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality recommends that smoke sensitive individuals should reduce physical activity and stay indoors with windows and doors closed. For those who are unable to avoid smoke exposure, use of a particulate-filtering respirator mask can help. Real-time mapping of smoke and other air quality impacts is available at fire.airnow.gov . Visit the A-S National Forests website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs . You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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Council Member Focus - Jerry Smith 23:07

16 weeks之前23:07

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Continuing our TALK OF THE TOWN podcast focus on each of the Town's Council Members. This Episode features Jerry Smith https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/245/Jerry-Smith You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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2024 Sirens and Sleigh-bells Event 4:19

20 weeks之前4:19

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The 2024 Sirens and Sleigh-bells drive for funding has begun and the family registration will open soon. Precila with Pinetop-Lakeside PD talks about all the details. To make a donation or for more details - Click Here

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The Arizona White Mountains Film Festival / Show Low Film Festival 6:57

20 weeks之前6:57

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Spend your weekend at the movies, see new independent films from well-known and upcoming stars. Right here in the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside. Buy passes online - https://www.showlowfilmfestival.com You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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Council Member Focus - Jim Snitzer 12:34

20 weeks之前12:34

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Continuing our TALK OF THE TOWN podcast focus on each of the Town's Council Members. This Episode features Jim Snitzer https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/246/Jim-Snitzer You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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Jim Snitzer - Letter to the Community 4:14

21 weeks之前4:14

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Jim Snitzer reads his letter to the community. You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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Council Member Focus - Lynn Krigbaum 28:36

26 weeks之前28:36

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On the TALK OF THE TOWN podcast we start a focus on each of the Town's Council Members. This Episode features Lynn Krigbaum https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/321/Lynn-Krigbaum You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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Council Update - Land Use and Zoning Update 8:50

28 weeks之前8:50

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During the 8-15-24 Town Council Meeting, the following two items were passed: During the meeting some local residents expressed some concerns and confusion about the process. Mayor Irwin joined us on the podcast to talk through the two items and how they are only part of the process that has just begun in regard to any project on the property. Items D-3 Public hearing, information, discussion and consideration of Resolution No. 24-1731 approving a minor land amendment to the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside 2015 General Plan Land Use element. D-4 Public hearing, discussion and legal action for Ordinance No. 24-474 regarding a zoning amendment from R-Low to C-1 for 11.8 acres along the southeast corner of Show Low Lake Road and White Mountain Boulevard, and 19.2 acres from low-density residential to planned unit development. Meeting recording - https://youtube.com/live/5Ot2TagByOM You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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Happy Trails 2024 - Humane Society of the White Mountains 5:25

28 weeks之前5:25

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The Humane Society is holding the 19th annual Happy Tails Event Saturday August 24th at The Orchard at Charlie Clark's. https://hswm.org You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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Explore AZ School located at Camp Grace 6:10

30 weeks之前6:10

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Stefani and Katie stop in to talk about the newest educational offering in the Pinetop-Lakeside area. Stefani Borrego exploreborrego@gmail.com Katie Whiting explorewhiting@gmail.com You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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Happy Birthday Pinetop-Lakeside 5:05

31 weeks之前5:05

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Mayor Irwin stops in to talk about the Celebratino of the Incorporation of Pinetop-Lakeside You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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Openings on the Planning and Zoning Commission 4:21

37 weeks之前4:21

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Jeremiah Lyod, the Director of the Community Development Department of the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside, discusses the open positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission and the qualifications and requirements for applicants. And also about the interview and selection process. You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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Rabies Information and Local Update 5:17

38 weeks之前5:17

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We have just logged the 10th Rabies incident in the area, so Pinetop-Lakeside and the County would like you to be aware and PLEASE Report all incidents. Click for Rabies Information Navajo County Animal Control - 928-524-4266 Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department - (928) 368-8803 You can use the contact information below for more information about this show or any other. For the Town Website - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/ To Call Town Hall - 928-368-8696 To Find the Contact Information of other departments - https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/152/Contact-Town-Offices To contact Rob - rhephner@pinetoplakesideaz.gov…

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Tracks Introduces a New Trail - Blue Ridge Loop 5:41

40 weeks之前5:41