- By Jenn Moreira Staff writer
- Feb 11, 2026 Updated Feb 12, 2026
Hundreds of area residents converged on the Arizona Corporation Commission Line Siting Committee remand hearing remote location at the Springerville Airport, while the main hearing was conducted in Phoenix, overwhelming the available meeting space and leaving many unable to participate in person. The strong turnout reflects the depth of community sentiment surrounding the proposed 27-mile transmission line that would connect the Lava Run Wind project to the regional grid through the Springerville Generating Station.
Tensions rose early as Adam Stafford, chairman of the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee, informed attendees that individuals who spoke at the October hearing were not permitted to speak again, despite some residents reporting they received mailed postcards inviting them to return and provide additional comment. Several in the crowd voiced frustration, saying the restriction, combined with the limited venue size, left them feeling their voices were being stifled.
