Tonto National Forest Archives

Gov. Hobbs Blocks Removal of Salt River Horses Amid Feud With State Rep. Reim

September 14, 2026 9:05 amSeptember 15, 2026 10:02 am

On August 18, Governor Katie Hobbs announced plans to pause removal of wild horses from Arizona’s Tonto National Forest in 2026 and 2027, giving researchers at public universities the chance to conduct a genetic viability study of the herd and...

Reim Pushes 3-year Moratorium on Salt River Horse Herd Reduction

May 14, 2026 9:05 amJune 3, 2026 8:47 am

PHOENIX — Arizona’s Salt River horses have become more than a public-lands management issue. For many residents, the herd is a key symbol of the state’s Western identity, drawing tourists to the Lower Salt River. But it is also a...