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This map highlights the parcel east of Sierra Vista that Arizona plans to lease for utility-scale solar development.
SIERRA VISTA — A large tract of Arizona state trust land east of Sierra Vista is scheduled to be auctioned in May for a long-term lease that would allow development of a utility-scale solar energy facility.
According to the Arizona State Land Department, the public auction for Lease No. 03-123513 will take place at 9:30 a.m. on May 8, 2026, at the Cochise County Courthouse in Bisbee. The lease covers approximately 1,061 acres and carries a minimum bid of $6.9 million, which reflects the appraised value of the property.
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