Eagar Hosts Town Hall on Proposed Arizona Alpine Trail March 20

The Town of Eagar has scheduled a public town hall for Friday, March 20, at 1:00 p.m. at Eagar Town Hall, 22 W. 2nd St., to discuss the proposed Arizona Alpine Trail and how that trail network might connect with the Round Valley area and Eagar specifically.

The meeting gives residents their first announced opportunity to weigh in publicly on how the trail could take shape through this part of Apache County. Details about presenters, sponsoring organizations, and specific agenda items had not been released as of the announcement, but the central focus is clear: exploring what the Arizona Alpine Trail would mean for Eagar and its surrounding communities.

No contact information for the town hall was included in the announcement. Residents seeking additional details before the meeting can reach the Town of Eagar directly through the town hall at 22 W. 2nd St. Town Clerk Jessica Vaughan, who has certified council minutes for the town, is among the administrative contacts on record.

The March 20 meeting comes as Eagar's six-member council has remained active on local governance matters. In May 2024, council members Steve Erhart, Marsha Tucker, Debra Seeley, Bryce Burnham, Ray Hamblin, and Brandon Slade voted unanimously, 6-0, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-01, which amended Title 6 of the Eagar Town Code covering animals. That measure had been discussed and presented to the council before its adoption on May 7, 2024, following a public hearing and regular council meeting both held March 5, 2024.

The March 20 town hall is open to the public. Given the trail's potential to reshape outdoor recreation, land use, and economic activity along the White Mountains corridor, the meeting is likely to draw interest from hikers, property owners, and local business operators across the Round Valley area.