Commercial development/Tram into Grand Canyon

[Canyonram]

Navajo Nation has announced plans for a huge commercial development on the eastern edge of the Grand Canyon Park. Plans include motel, restaurants, and a tram to take visitors down to the Colorado/Little Colorado confluence. Some of the details have been made available: http://azdailysun.com/news/local/state- ... 5b2d6.html

(If link doesn't work, web search on Arizona Daily Sun Tram objections mount)

I'd like to hear from the forum members---once again, a complex issue with no easy answers.

[nonot]

It was the first time the full council had taken up the measure since it was first introduced last year.

Efficiency at its finest.

Having visited this area, I was hoping they would make this decision and preserve the natural isolation and beauty of this area.

[big_load]

The Navajo Nation Tribal Council voted 16-2 during a special session in opposition of the legislation. It was the first time the full council had taken up the measure since it was first introduced last year.

I salute them.

[azbackpackr]

It's a relief, for now. I'm gun shy about this thing. I think someone will try again in the future.

[chumley]

@azbackpackr
Once the Navajo Generating Station is closed and all those jobs are lost, I wouldn't be surprised to see it revisited. If a new proposal is drawn up with more favorable terms for the tribe, the vote might be very different.

[azbackpackr]

@chumley
Yes, it's not going to go away all that easily. Oh, and your Hualapai Peak description was very helpful.