Bisbee is officially now a dark sky community! It's a process that took six years in the making. The Arizona town now marks 21 dark sky communities, places and parks in the Grand Canyon State.

In November, Bisbee was designated a "dark sky place," the 22nd such location in Arizona. Keeping skies dark produces great photos, but it's also good for the health of people and wildlife.

As the city of Maricopa continues to expand with new businesses and residential developments, so too does an often-overlooked ...