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Earth Notes: Richard Mahler
KNAU is saddened to learn of the death of Richard Mahler, a longtime contributor to our series Earth Notes. Richard passed away while on a hiking trip in the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico. He was 66 years old. Here’s a link to his obituary in the Albuquerque Journal.
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Earth Notes: Osprey Nest Platform
Around Earth Day, Flagstaff residents visiting Frances Short Pond near downtown have a good chance of seeing an osprey, or maybe two, perched on a nest platform. Learn more at KNAU.org.
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Rainbow Bridge Site Gets New Protected Status
The National Park Service says 85 acres within the 160-acre monument have been designated a “traditional cultural property” due to the site’s historic and ongoing cultural significance to at least six American Indian tribes. Learn more at KNAU.org. |
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Doctors Use Robot to Check NAU Football Players for Concussions
A first-time study using a remote-controlled robot shows doctors can make accurate assessments about concussions from a distance. The research is meant to help rural schools gain access to medical specialists for sporting events. Learn more at KNAU.org. |
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Republican, Democrat Join Race For Arizona Schools Chief
A Republican who ran for Arizona governor in 2014 and a former Democratic lawmaker are jumping into the 2018 race for the seat held by Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas. Learn more at KNAU.org.
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Navajo Name Change Fails To Garner Enough Support
A proposal that called for changing the name of the Navajo Nation to Dine Nation has failed to win enough support from the tribal council. Legislation proposing the official name change went before the council Tuesday. Learn more at KNAU.org. |
