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Local officials and advocates want to expand Casa Grande Ruins National Monument to preserve historic sites, preserve views and make the monument more appealing to tourists.

Supporters of Casa Grande Ruins monument expansion look to Congress

Feb 15, 2013 ◇ Cortney Bennett/Cronkite News Service

An ancient Hohokam farming community and burial sites lie beneath 146 acres of farmland just west of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Because only about 18 inches of earth are disturbed for farming, the archaeological history isn’t threatened, said Karl Cordova, superintendent at the monument. Read more»

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5 ordered to pay $43,240 for damaging archeological site

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Five people from Sahuarita were ordered to pay a combined $43,240 for damaging an archeological site with spray-painted graffiti, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. Read more»


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