Chloride NewsLocal news for Chloride, AZ continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Group finds abandoned mines- September 23, 2007 "We identify them, we keep wise people from them, and we reduce some element of liability to the people who own the property." GREEN VALLEY NEWS Paul Ribotto, Ray Smith and Carter Beach, from left, are the "Hazardous Abandoned Mine Finders," a volunteer group that has discovered and posted over 6,000 mines since 1991. via Green Valley News & Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/chloride-az/2007/09/group-finds-abandoned-mines?fromrss=1 Board to hear request on new incarceration fee.- September 21, 2007 The cost of committing a crime may be going up, especially for parents. During today's meeting, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors will consider a per day charge of up to $158 for incarcerating a juvenile ... via Today's News Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/chloride-az/2007/09/board-to-hear-request-on-new-incarceration-f... Inspector wants bigger budget to fill in mines- September 19, 2007 "You spend all this money on just maintenance on them" The state's top mining inspector is hoping the death of a girl who fell into an abandoned mine shaft convinces state lawmakers to give him nearly 25 times as much next budget year as they did this year to deal ... via Arizona Daily Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/chloride-az/2007/09/inspector-wants-bigger-budget-to-fill-in-min... Budget important to mine problem- September 17, 2007 The news flashed around the country over Labor Day weekend: A 13-year-old girl had died after her all-terrain vehicle plunged into an abandoned mine shaft in northwestern Arizona. via Arizona Republichttp://www.topix.net/city/chloride-az/2007/09/budget-important-to-mine-problem?fromrss=1 Bid for cityhood likely defeated in Golden Valley- September 16, 2007 An election to incorporate Golden Valley went down to apparent defeat Tuesday night. via Mohave Valley Daily Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/chloride-az/2007/09/bid-for-cityhood-likely-defeated-in-golden-v... Closed mines a safety risk- September 14, 2007 "It's imperative that we make a greater effort to secure these mines. Hopefully something positive can come out of this tragedy." What do we know about abandoned mines in our area Pima County has a rich history as one of the most heavily mined districts is the state. via Green Valley News & Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/chloride-az/2007/09/closed-mines-a-safety-risk?fromrss=1 |