You can always count on Arizona to keep you on your toes. This week those living in the San Simon area were affected a massive dust storm that had Interstate 10 shut down for several days. And if you were thinking that the storm has cleared and that you now have the green light to travel along this highway, guess again.

Mainly affecting the part of Interstate 10 that falls within the area of San Simon near the New Mexico border, the highway has been shut down once again.
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So what exactly is causing this intense dust storm?
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Unfortunately, a nearby farm removed its soil stabilizers this week to do some planting, but instead left the farm unattended when high winds were due to hit the area.

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The news is even more upsetting than usual after Arizona taxpayers foot the $288,000 bill for the land to be chemically stabilized last year after causing similar issues with their soil.
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On Tuesday the National Weather Service had issued a blowing-dust advisory from Bowie to San Simon.
Last week the dust storm was responsible for a deadly crash on the Interstate that caused the death of a 54-year old woman from New Mexico.
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After visibility dropped on the road, a semi-trailer heading eastbound crossed the median and collided with head on with the woman's vehicle. Last week, several crashes on both sides of the interstate resulted in injuries to nearly 10 people.
Now, the 50-acre farm will be looking at further violations after this has become a recurring issue.
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Officials have reported that they're going to do whatever it takes to get the farm owner to resolve things and to shed light on the problems at hand. Longtime residents of the area claim that they've never seen the highway shut down for so many consecutive days, expressing their anger over the unresolved issue.

Have you been affected at all by this week’s dust storms? Like always, we urge you to be safe if you have to leave the house and to share your experiences with us in the comments sections!

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