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🌱 Will Page voters overturn the $10 billion data center land sale?

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Good morning to you Page! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Page voters overturn the $10 billion data center land sale?
  • How dependent is Page’s wildlife—and economy—on the Colorado River?

Also on today's calendar: AHA Heartsaver Total First Aid, CPR & AED (Blended) - Page, AZ and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 59, low: 35.
  • Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Page, Ariz. Citizens File Referendum to Veto City Council's Decision to Sell 500 Acres for Data Center Development (cornerpost.org) — Page residents have filed a referendum to overturn the City Council’s 5-2 approval to sell 500 acres of city-owned recreational land for a $10 billion data center project. Opponents fear impacts on Horseshoe Bend views, tourism jobs, water and power use, and beloved open space, while some leaders argue a well-designed facility won’t deter visitors or growth.
   

• Colorado River vital to more than 70% of regional wildlife (azcentral.com) — Photos in this piece highlight how the Colorado River, Lake Powell, and Glen Canyon areas near Page support recreation, research, and river trips that depend on healthy water and wildlife. Scenes of tour guides, biologists, and families on the river underscore how closely Page’s outdoor economy and daily life are tied to this ecosystem.
   

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