Associated Press - October 29, 2009 12:44 PM ET

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) - Bullhead City parks and recreation officials are ready to light the Veterans Memorial Park eternal flame full-time.

City Community Services Director Karla Brady revealed her department is teaming up with the Public Works Department in trying to redesign a device that uses less natural gas. They're also working on further protecting the flame from high winds.

The city doused the eternal flame after monthly gas bills reached $1,000, only lighting it during special events.

Brady said they will leave the flame on for a month to monitor the situation.

Information from: Mohave Valley Daily News, http://www.mohavedailynews.com

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