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Trump Signs Chiricahua National Park Act, Creating Arizona’s Fourth Park

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Chiricahua National Park Act, creating Arizona’s fourth national park.
Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) sponsored the bill.
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said visitation will rise, pledging extra staffing.
Willcox Mayor Greg Hancock said the change could add dozens of visitors to the 3,500-resident town.
Arizona parks generated $2.4 billion revenue.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Chiricahua National Park Act, creating Arizona’s fourth national park.
Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) sponsored the bill.
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said visitation will rise, pledging extra staffing.
Willcox Mayor Greg Hancock said the change could add dozens of visitors to the 3,500-resident town.
Arizona parks generated $2.4 billion revenue.