Curry County officials discussed creating a county-approved volunteer trash-collection approval so volunteers can drop material at CTR, voiced liability and sustainability concerns for CTR’s current practice of funding removals, and asked staff to draft a policy statement to seek regulatory relief for rural counties.

At a Feb. 5 work session in Bisbee, Cochise County Development Services presented a proposed Anti‑Blight Public Nuisance Abatement ordinance that would consolidate overlapping code rules, move most appeals to an administrative hearing officer, and allow assessment of abatement costs on property taxes under ARS 11‑2‑68.

Officials address resident complaints on animal control and evaluate proposed multiple pet permits.

Supervisors push for exemption from state transport regulations to align with rural needs.

Residents discuss safety issues at 200 North and 200 East intersection due to new fence.