SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - New Details About Badger Mountain Land Auction
Episode Date: March 7, 2026Send us a text and chime in!The City of Prescott has received questions regarding the planned auction of approximately 609 acres of Arizona State Trust Land on the western side of Badger Mountain. The... land sale was approved by the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) on September 11, 2025, following an application submitted by a private party. The minimum bid for the auction is ,295,000, and the auction is currently scheduled for April 2, 2026. The City does not receive advance notice when state land auctions are scheduled, is not involved in determining which parcels are offered for sale, and does not have the authority to... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/new-details-about-badger-mountain-land-auction/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network
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The city of Prescott has received questions regarding the planned auction of approximately
609 acres of Arizona State Trust land on the western side of Badger Mountain. The land sale was
approved by the Arizona State Land Department, ASLD, on September 11, 2025, following an application
submitted by a private party. The minimum bid for the auction is $5,295,000, and the auction is
currently scheduled for April 2nd, 2026. The city does not receive advance notice when state land
auctions are scheduled, is not involved in determining which parcels are offered for sale,
and does not have the authority to cancel or delay a state land auction. As a state agency,
ASLD operates under a constitutional mandate to manage trust lands for the benefit of designated
beneficiaries and generally does not alter auctions at the request of local governments.
The Badger Mountain portion of the Circle Trail is protected under an existing,
with ASLD that remains in effect through July 31, 264, regardless of future ownership.
The city has previously requested easements related to the P on Badger Mountain, but those
requests were declined. If the property is sold, the city may explore opportunities with the new
owner to pursue a purchase, lease, or easement for specific areas, including the P,
though no such agreements are guaranteed. While discussions occurred with the applicant in 2025,
a formal proposal was not submitted for council consideration and council members were not otherwise
interested in discussing a project at this site, which is outside of city limits.
The city understands that Badger Mountain is an important cultural and environmental asset for
the community and will continue to share factual updates as they become available.
For questions and information contact Danielle Trotter,
public engagement manager at 928-7771-1401, extension 4804, Danielle.trotter at Prescottaz.gov.
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