Trump Signs Bill Making Chiricahua in Arizona the 64th US National Park
Photo: The Guardian USPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday signed legislation creating Chiricahua National Park in southeastern Arizona, which becomes the 64th US national park and the fourth in the state. The bill passed Congress with bipartisan support and was sent to the White House before the signing. The 19-square-mile (49-sq-km) site, known among Native Americans as the Land of Standing-Up Rocks, has been protected as Chiricahua National Monument since the 1920s to preserve hundreds of pinnacle-shaped rocks formed by an ancient volcanic eruption.
The site lies within the historical territory of the Chiricahua Apache, who were forcibly removed to the San Carlos Apache reservation after surrendering to US troops in 1886. The law preserves tribal access for traditional ceremonies and allows temporary public closures to protect those uses, though Rep. Juan Ciscomani of Arizona said specifics have not been decided.
Alternative / independent outlets had not reported this story at the time of writing, while left-leaning and right-leaning outlets had. The Guardian US, on the left, leads with the designation and adds Apache history, ceremonial access and the bipartisan vote. The Blaze, on the right, focuses on Arizona gaining a fourth park and presents the site as a hidden gem, quoting a statement about a national spotlight.
How the sides differ Left sources emphasize Apache history and tribal access; right sources stress the park's Arizona significance; alternative sources have not covered the story.
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The Guardian US leads with the designation and bipartisan passage, adding Apache history, tribal ceremonial access, and comments from Rep. Juan Ciscomani on undecided closure details.
Not covering this story. None of the alternative or independent outlets Crosswire tracks has reported it yet. What one side leaves out can be as telling as what the others report.
The Blaze leads with Arizona gaining a fourth national park, describing the site's scenic views and quoting a statement calling it a hidden gem that will gain national attention.