January 30, 2026 5:39 pm

Arizona-Utah Border Towns Transform After Polygamous Sect Control

Two neighboring towns on the Arizona-Utah border, once havens for a polygamous sect, have entered a new era.
Towns once run by Warren Jeffs' polygamous sect emerge from court supervision transformed

New Chapter Begins for Arizona-Utah Border Towns

Two towns located on the border of Arizona and Utah, historically known as refuges for a polygamous religious group, are now experiencing significant changes. Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah, were once under the dominion of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS).

The transformation of these towns marks the beginning of a new era, stepping away from their past association with the FLDS. The church had a profound influence over these communities, which are now navigating a new identity.

For further insights, watch the video coverage by Ty ONeil and Rick Bowmer from the Associated Press.

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