In the town of Gilbert, residents are raising alarms over what they describe as an invasion of cattle in their neighborhood. Despite their complaints, town officials are finding solutions elusive due to state laws and jurisdictional complications.
The Adora Trails neighborhood, positioned near Hunt Highway and Higley Road, lies on the outskirts of Gilbert and borders the Gila River Indian Community. This proximity has led to cattle from a nearby Gila River ranch frequently wandering into the area, causing disruptions.
Heather Riccobono, a resident of the neighborhood, expresses the widespread presence of these animals. “They’re on our sidewalks. They’re in our parks. They’re on our streets. It doesn’t matter the time of day. It feels there’s a constant situation where you can always easily spot a large group of cows,” she noted.
The town officials have highlighted that their hands are tied by Arizona’s free-range laws, which require landowners to deter cattle from entering their property. The situation is further complicated by the Gila River’s sovereign status, leaving the town with limited measures to address the cattle encroachments.
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