<?xml version="1.0" encoding="us-ascii"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"><channel><image><url>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/cms/images/logo-ftr.png</url><title>Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/</link></image><title>Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/</link><description>Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area News and Information</description><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/rss/parks.aspx?Park=Spur+Cross+Ranch+Conservation+Area&amp;ParkNews=1" /><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2016 Maricopa County</copyright><item><title>SPUR CROSS Invasive Species Treatment May 12-17</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/spur-cross-invasive-species-treatment-may-12-17/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">SPUR CROSS Invasive Species Treatment May 12-17 Mon, 12 May 2025 08:33:00 MST 4764</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 08:33:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[Crews will be treating the following areas within the park for invasive species:

- Dragonfly Trail Loop
- Spur Cross and Metate Loop Trails

If possible, please avoid these areas during this time.]]></description></item><item><title>Maricopa County Parks Requesting Modest Fee Adjustments</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/maricopa-county-parks-requesting-modest-fee-adjustments/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Maricopa County Parks Requesting Modest Fee Adjustments Wed, 1 Oct 2025 23:00:00 MST 4870</guid><pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2025 23:00:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[To cover increased demand and rising operating costs, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is proposing modest adjustments to some park user fees.]]></description></item><item><title>SPUR CROSS: Invasive Species Treatment April 6 - 19</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/spur-cross-invasive-species-treatment-april-6---19/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">SPUR CROSS: Invasive Species Treatment April 6 - 19 Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:00:00 MST 5033</guid><pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:00:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[Professional ecological contractors will be treating the following areas within the conservation area for invasive species:

TRAILS: Spur Cross, Tortuga, and Metate Loop
SPECIES: Late Season Perennials (Invasive grasses and Malta Star Thistle)
METHODS: Foliar Spot Application-Herbicide Treatment [...]]]></description></item><item><title>Maricopa County's regional parks set May 1 as the start date for the annual fire ban</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/maricopa-countys-regional-parks-set-may-1-as-the-start-date-for-the-annual-fire-ban/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Maricopa County's regional parks set May 1 as the start date for the annual fire ban Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:43:00 MST 4717</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:43:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department's annual fire ban will go into effect the same day.]]></description></item><item><title>Maricopa County Parks Requesting Modest Fee Adjustments</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/maricopa-county-parks-requesting-modest-fee-adjustments/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Maricopa County Parks Requesting Modest Fee Adjustments Wed, 1 Oct 2025 11:21:00 MST 4960</guid><pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2025 11:21:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[To cover increased demand and rising operating costs, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is proposing modest adjustments to some park user fees. ]]></description></item><item><title>Maricopa County Parks Announces Approved Fee Adjustments to Support Park Sustainability and Improvements</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/maricopa-county-parks-announces-approved-fee-adjustments-to-support-park-sustainability-and-improvements/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">Maricopa County Parks Announces Approved Fee Adjustments to Support Park Sustainability and Improvements Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:03:00 MST 4966</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:03:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved the Parks and Recreation Department's proposed fees, effective January 1, 2026, with additional phased adjustments in 2027 and 2028. The fee changes reflect a carefully considered approach to sustaining park operations, enhancing visitor experien [...]]]></description></item><item><title>SYSTEMWIDE - No Burn Day</title><link>https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/systemwide---no-burn-day/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">SYSTEMWIDE - No Burn Day Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:42:00 MST 5095</guid><pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:42:00 MST</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[The Maricopa County Air Quality Department has declared a No Burn Day for Monday, April 6 due to elevated levels of PM10 (dust).]]></description></item></channel></rss>